licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Amani Travel Health Clinics; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Vancouver is looking for a practical nurse to provide nursing services and ensure infection control. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, inoculating against diseases, and effective communication. The position requires a CEGEP education and eligibility for licensure. Flexible hours, with a casual work term, are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for licensure as a practical nurse.
• Experience will be provided during training.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure infection control and provide nursing services to patients.
• Record and evaluate patient observations.
• Inoculate and vaccinate patients.

Skills

Client focus

Reliable

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal awareness

Education

College / CEGEP

Job description

Education & Experience

• Education : College / CEGEP
• Experience : Will train

Work setting

• Private clinic

Tasks

• Ensure infection control
• Record medication's therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team
• Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province / territory of work

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Work Term : Casual
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 8 to 80 hours bi-weekly