licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Hugs Health Services; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Vancouver is seeking a nurse to provide in-home care. Responsibilities include administering medications, conducting assessments, and ensuring infection and medication control. An ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications, and 1-2 years of nursing experience. Join us in making a difference in patient care with a flexible shift arrangement.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years experience in nursing.
• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse in Canada.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and apply aseptic techniques.
• Conduct specimen collection and ensure infection control.
• Monitor patients' progress and provide nursing services.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Acute care nursing Certificate

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination

Job description

Work Term : Casual

Work Language : English

Hours : 20 to 40 hours per week

Education : Bachelor's degree

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Home care and visiting care agency
• Hospital / medical facility or clinic
• Nursing home / home for the aged
• Chronic or long-term care facilities / centres
• Retirement home

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Observe and record medication's therapeutic and side effects
• Record medication's therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Acute care nursing Certificate
• Certified foot care nurse
• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province / territory of work
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
• Certified Nurse in Critical Care - Canada (CNCC-C)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics
• Palliative care

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Immunization records
• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Tuberculosis test
• Adult Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large caseload

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 available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes