LPN- Pre & Post Operative

False Creek Health Care Centre Inc; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Pre & Post Operative care in New Westminster. Responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, monitoring their progress post-op, administering medications, and providing patient education. Candidates must be eligible for registration with the BC College of Nursing and hold current BCLS certification. Competitive pay ranges from $36.00 to $40.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse eligible for registration with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Admit and prepare patients for their preoperative experience.
• Observe, assess, monitor and document patient condition, reactions and progress post-operatively.
• Administer medications.
• Provide education and information to patients and families at time of discharge.
• Maintain a safe work space to provide safe patient care.

Job description

Overview

Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada’s largest trusted providers of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.

New Westminster Surgical Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health Network, is hiring for an experienced LPN - Pre & Post Operative - Casual.

Pay Range

36.00 / hr - 40.00 / hr

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of a health care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of surgical patients. The LPN is responsible and accountable to the public for his / her own practice, according to the standards defined by the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals. The LPN provides care to patients whose health condition and needs are well defined and established, predictable with little fluctuation over time and localized and manageable. The LPN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care of patients and works in consultation with RN colleagues. In addition, the LPN maintains competent practice and provides care according to the Licensed Practical Nurses Professional Regulation.

Key Responsibilities

• Admit and prepare patients for their preoperative experience.
• Observe, assess, monitor and document patient condition, reactions and progress post-operatively.
• Administer medications.
• Provide education and information to patients and families at time of discharge.
• Maintain a safe work space to provide safe patient care.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, within scope of practice, including clinical judgement, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability.
• Professional and mature manner.
• Desire to work in a fast paced preoperative suite with a team of disciplines.
• Strong team building skills and ability to maintain professional relationships.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility to adjust to workload as assigned.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Required assessment and post-operative teaching skills.

Experience

• Acute hospital experience required.
• Previous pre- and post-operative surgical patient care experience is an asset.

Formal Education

• Licensed Practical Nurse eligible for registration with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals.

Additional Qualifications

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Company Profile

Clearpoint Health Network Inc. is Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, provincial and regional health organizations and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.

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Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.