RPN-LPN - Cadet Camp Quadra

Bayshore HealthCare; Comox; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare seeks healthcare professionals for short-term roles at Cadet Camp Quadra from July to August. Responsibilities include performing nursing assessments, administering medications, and maintaining patient records to ensure high-quality care. Candidates must complete necessary background checks and adhere to healthcare policies.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the Police Records Check (PRC)/Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).
• Adhere to Bayshore policies and procedures.
• Engage in proactive Health & Safety activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing interventions including assessments and medication administration.
• Assist physicians and manage patient inquiries.
• Conduct quality improvement activities and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Triage assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Patient care documentation

Communication skills

Health education

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Cadet Camp Quadra 7 July - 18 August

Short term employment. Full & Part-time hours.

Rations and Quarters may be available if required. Language - English.

Pay Rate $45+/hr

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

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 within 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 clinician. Abnormal is defined as any deviation from 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 the effectiveness of nursing interventions; provide health education to patients;
• Perform administrative tasks including responses to patient queries, preparation of medical files for physicians or other healthcare providers, and returning medical files to the health record department;
• Assist physicians or other healthcare providers with treatments and procedures;
• Act as the point of contact for care coordination and response preparation, including 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;
• Other tasks relevant to this occupational group.

Additionally

• Adhere to Bayshore policies and procedures;
• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in line with the company's Quality Management System;
• Engage in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing duties;
• Notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns;
• Complete Accident Reports for any injuries within 24 hours;
• Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information, discussing only with appropriate Bayshore personnel.

Must successfully complete the Police Records Check (PRC)/Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) process. These documents are mandatory as you will be working with youth.