Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Parksville

RhynoCare; Parksville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for positions in the Parksville area. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive nursing care in line with established policies and physician orders. Candidates must be registered with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives and have certifications like BLS and First Aid. This position offers competitive wages and consistent scheduling.

Benefits

Above-average wages

Travel compensation

Accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with persons with infectious diseases.
• Must have ability to float between units.
• Reliability in availability for shifts is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in accordance with established policies and physician orders.
• Utilize sound nursing practice principles for excellent care delivery.
• Ensure timely resident admissions and safe transfers.
• Safeguard drugs and narcotics according to protocols.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility with shift times

Education

Active registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives

BLS Certificate

Valid First Aid & CPR

Proof of current immunizations for MMRV

Negative TB skin test

Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Job description

***LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY***

We are currently looking for highly professional, experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to work in a variety of long term and acute care facilities in the Parksville area.

This opportunity allows you to earn above-average wages with travel compensation and accommodation.

Shifts would be early morning, afternoon, evening, overnight with consistent hours and a set schedule until further notice.

Responsibilities

• To provide nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an LPN.
• Utilize sound nursing practice principles to ensure the delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s).
• Ensure a timely and accessible admission for the residents including a comprehensive orientation to the home and the services offered within the home Ensure that resident transfers and discharges are timely and safe
• Ensure the supply, control, and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, ensure protocols are followed on all assigned shifts
• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to meet the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural and social needs of the residents

Requirements

• Active registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Able to work with persons with Infectious Diseases
• BLS Certificate
• Valid First Aid & CPR
• Proof of current immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV), proof of negative TB skin test within one (1) year as well as Hepatitis B
• Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to work the flexible shift times, depending on the facility; eight (8) or twelve (12) hours in length.
• Must be able to ‘float’ from unit to unit within a hospital, depending on facility need.
• Must be reliable (once availability is given) to be placed at an agreed upon facility/unit.
• Must be in compliance with the RhynoCare Healthcare shift acceptance/cancellation policy (provided for review upon hiring).