Orthopedic Licensed Practical Nurse - (222890)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking an Orthopaedic LPN to join their multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include performing assessments, providing personal care, and managing orthopaedic procedures like applying casts. Candidates must hold registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have specific training in Orthopaedic Technology. This role emphasizes patient safety and quality care in alignment with organizational values.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing LPN registrant with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Completion of recognized training in Orthopaedic Technology is required.
• Must have at least two years of experience as an Orthopaedic technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care under direction.
• Conduct various orthopaedic technician functions.
• Operate within the competency guidelines and standards of practice.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Work organization and care planning

Knowledge of medication administration

Equipment operation

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of recognized training in Orthopaedic Technology

Job description

Position Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Coordinator or designate and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. Performs a variety of orthopaedic technician functions such as applying and removing casts and splints and setting up, monitoring, and adjusting traction equipment as directed by the physician. The Orthopaedic LPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, and according to agency operating policies and standards and unit specific protocols.

Qualifications: Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.

Completion of recognized training in Orthopaedic Technology plus two years of Orthopaedic technician experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, including administering medications.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.