LPN/RPN - Cadet Camp Vernon

Bayshore HealthCare Ltd.; Vernon; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare Ltd. is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for cadet clinic coverage in Canada. The role involves providing primary and emergency nursing care to cadets, with shift options of 8 or 12 hours and a pay rate of $45+ per hour.

RPNs will perform assessments, treatments, and patient education in a busy primary/ambulatory setting. Candidates must have at least 1 year of relevant experience, a nursing diploma or higher, and complete the PRC/VSS process due to work with youth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in patient assessment and direct nursing care of adults and children.
• Experience in primary or ambulatory care setting.
• Must pass Police Records Check (PRC)/Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and emergency nursing care at Cadet Training Centre Clinics.
• Perform triage, obtain patient history, and conduct physical examinations.
• Take vital signs and apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing.
• Develop nursing care plans and refer to physicians or other health care providers.
• Administer medications as per doctor’s orders and monitor effects.
• Complete nursing documentation after each patient interaction.
• Coordinate care and respond to patient inquiries; monitor supplies and infection control.
• Assist physicians with treatments and procedures; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Infection control

Education

Diploma or higher 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.