LPN- Pre & Post Operative

False Creek Health Care Centre Ltd Prtns; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare center in Canada is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team. The LPN will work in a fast-paced environment, providing care for surgical patients, administering medications, and documenting patient conditions. Competitive wages and no on-call shifts are offered. Candidates should hold a relevant nursing qualification and possess effective communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Parking Reimbursement

No nights, no on-call

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Admit and prepare patients for their preoperative experience.
• Observe and document patient condition post-operative.
• Administer medications.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse eligibility

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

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.

False Creek Healthcare Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health Network, is now accepting applications for our Talent Pool. If you're interested, please apply directly to this posting and include a copy of your most recent resume.

Pay Range for Casual: 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 work in consultation with RN colleagues. In addition, the LPN maintains competent practice and provides care according to the Licensed Practical Nurses Professional Regulation.

Benefits working at False Creek Surgical Centre

• We offer competitive wages
• No nights, no on-call
• Low acuity patient population
• Some opportunities for overtime
• Parking Reimbursement

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 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. Demonstrates :

• Professional and mature manner.
• Desire to work in a fast paced preoperative suite with team disciplines.
• Strong team building skills and able to maintain professional relationships.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility to adjust to work load 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.