LPN/RPN - Cadet Camp Quadra - Comox BC

Bayshore HealthCare Ltd.; Comox; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rations and Quarters

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare Ltd. seeks an experienced Registered Practical Nurse to provide primary and emergency nursing care at Cadet Training Centre Clinics. You will perform patient assessments, vital signs, triage, wound care, medication administration, and document care while coordinating with physicians.

Shifts are available as 8- or 12-hour blocks. Requirements include at least 1 year of relevant experience in primary/ambulatory care and a Diploma in Nursing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of patient assessment and direct nursing care in primary/ambulatory care.
• Diploma or higher in nursing.
• PRC/VSS clearance required for work with youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and emergency nursing care at Cadet Training Centre Clinics.
• Conduct triage, patient assessments, and obtain medical histories.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor therapeutic effects.
• Record nursing notes and coordinate care with physicians/healthcare providers.
• Maintain infection control and manage supplies and equipment.
• Perform wound care, injections, IV therapy, and basic nursing procedures.
• Assist physicians and support care coordination and patient queries.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Vital signs

Infection control

Documentation

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Full & Part-time hours.

Pay Rate $45+/hr

Rations and Quarters may be available if required.

IT IS AN HONOR TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED, AND TO THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO SERVE OUR COUNTRY.

EXPERIENCE:

All RPNs must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in conducting patient assessment and direct nursing care of a broad range of diseases for both adult and child population in a primary care or ambulatory care setting. This must be included/exampled in your resume.

Duties And Responsibilities:

RPNs provide primary health care and emergency health care services to Cadets and Cadet Instructor Cadre on a walk-in and appointment basis at Cadet Training Centre Clinics. Emergency health care will be provided until care is provided by or through an external civilian health care facility. The patient care includes the provision of services to patients on a walk-in and appointment basis. The HCP must be available for either 8- or 12-hour shifts as per clinic schedule

• perform within defined scope of practice in accordance with the regulatory organization in the province of work;
• perform triage assessment during walk-in hours and patient assessments that include medical or incident history, physical examinations;
• perform nursing interventions such as taking vital signs, applying aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensuring infection control, and conducting specimen collection;
• develop a nursing care plan based on the result of the assessment and refer to a physician or other health care provider;
• administer medication as per doctor’s order as per provincial scope of practice and observe and document therapeutic effects;
• complete nursing documentation immediately after each patient interaction;
• communicate any changes or abnormal findings of the patient’s status or condition to the senior Abnormal is defined as any deviation to the norm, average, or expected;
• perform therapeutic procedures such as injections and wound care;
• administer and monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy;
• monitor patient’s progress and evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions;
• provide health education to patients;
• perform administrative tasks including written or telephone responses to patient queries, preparation of medical files for physicians or other health care providers, and to return of medical files to health record department;
• assist physicians or other health care providers with treatments and procedures;
• act as the point of contact for the care coordination and preparation of responses, information requests, and patient inquiries in the specialty clinic;
• monitor all medical supplies and inventory including ordering and replenishing;
• clean all patient care areas between patients;
• clean, sterilize and package surgical instruments; and
• other associated tasks relevant to this occupational

Additionally:

• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures;
• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System;
• Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns;
• Responsible for completing Accident Reports for all direct reports who injure themselves on the job, within 24 hours of the incident; and
• Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same

Must successfully complete the Police Records Check (PRC)/Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) process. This document is mandatory and necessary as you will be working with youth.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Diploma or better.

Experience

Required

1 year:

All LPN/RPNs must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in conducting patient assessment and direct nursing care of a broad range of diseases for both adult and child population in a primary care or ambulatory care setting. This must be included/exampled in your resume.