Occupational Health Nurse-Jobs in Kanada

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84/Hr. - CAD $41.35/Hr.

Mount Saint Joseph Hospital’s (MSJ) is a community-level surgical site with four operating rooms and is home to Providence’s Ophthalmology Program, which operates in three procedure rooms. Surgical services at MSJ include general surgery, dentistry, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, and urology.

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager or Resident Care Manager and working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients according to established policies and procedures and the Standards of Practice for the Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. The LPN functions as an independent practitioner, while recognizing situations such as increased patient acuity or care that falls outside the scope of an LPN as appropriate for accessing the RN/RPN for collaborative support and/or clinical intervention. In this role, you will:

• Assist patients/residents in meeting physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs
• Implement established protocols
• Participate in care planning, assessments, interventions, and evaluations
• Document information and advocate for patients/residents
• Attend various meetings including care conferences
• Assist with orientation of new staff and students
• Respond to and report incidents following established procedures

Education:

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Graduation from an accredited O.R. Program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Current basic cardiac life support certification.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to apply decision-making and analytical skills.
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.

• Variety of surgical services: Ophthalmology, general surgery, dentistry, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, and urology.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Competitive pay: CAD $32.84 to $41.35 per hour.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity, and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness our diverse workforce brings to caring for our diverse patient and resident population.

Your Day to Day

• Provide safe and respectful nursing care, adhering to established policies, individualized care plans, and priorities.
• Conduct thorough assessments, monitor signs/symptoms, and communicate with the RN/RPN as needed.
• Prepare patients for procedures, transfers, and admissions, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications per protocol, monitor effects, and maintain communication with the team.
• Utilize evidence-based resources to stay updated on nursing practices.
• Respond to incidents such as codes, injuries, spills, and alarms, following procedures.
• Assist with staff orientation, demonstrating procedures and providing support.
• Address patient/resident and family learning needs, provide educational materials, and make referrals.
• Attend care planning meetings, provide input, and advocate for patients/residents.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Assist with discharge planning based on patient status and external supports.
• Operate and clean equipment, report malfunctions, and handle hazardous materials.
• Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, faxing, and maintaining records.

Who We Are:

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision, and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional, and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into a globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long-term commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its dedication to Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.