LPN- Pre & Post Operative

ClearpointHealth.c; New Westminster; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care to surgical patients. The LPN will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing patient care, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. With competitive wages and a range of benefits, including health and dental coverage, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced preoperative suite without shift work. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Up to 3% RRSP matching

15 days of vacation

6 personal days

Opportunity for overtime

No shift work

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse eligible for registration with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals.
• Acute hospital experience and pre-and-post-operative care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admit and prepare patients for preoperative experience.
• Observe, assess, monitor, and document patient condition post-operative.
• Administer medications and provide discharge education.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS-HCP)

Job description

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 - Full Time Position.

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.

Benefits of working at New Westminster Surgical Centre:

• Wages $38.00 - $40.00/hr
• Health and dental benefits for permanent employees
• Up to 3% RRSP matching for permanent employees
• 15 days of vacation
• 6 personal days
• No shift work!
• Opportunity for overtime

Key Responsibilities:

• Admit and prepare patients for their preoperative experience.
• Observe, assess, monitor, and document patient condition, reactions, and progress post-operative.
• Administer medications.
• Provide education and information to patients and families at the time of discharge.
• Maintain a safe workspace 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 the 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 able 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.

Clearpoint Health Network will only contact those candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate your interest in this opportunity and thank you for your application. By submitting your resume, you agree to Clearpoint Health Network sharing your information with representatives of the organization responsible for the hiring process. Clearpoint Health Network will keep your resume on file and protect your personal information in accordance with governing privacy legislation.

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