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Licensed Practical Nurse (Acute Care)Providence Health Care • MSJ 3rd floor MedicineVancouver, British Columbia, CA
Licensed Practical Nurse (Acute Care)

Licensed Practical Nurse (Acute Care)

Providence Health Care • MSJ 3rd floor MedicineVancouver, British Columbia, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Summary

Join Mount Saint Joseph Hospital's Medicine department as an LPN with Providence Health Care. Apply today!

We urgently hiring for Full time, Part Time and casual opportunities!!

Mount Saint Joseph Hopistal

We are renowned for our multicultural focus, community programs, and commitment to providing caring and inclusive healthcare. If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact with a great team, come work with us!

What Sets Us Apart :

  • Program Exposure Work in an environment that offers cross-sectional exposure to three essential programs : General Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Medical Surgery.
  • Guidance and Mentorship : Benefit from personalized mentorship within our supportive team including specialized orientation and support for new graduates.
  • Advancement Possibilities : Explore diverse opportunities within our dynamic Medicine department to and gain the experience needed to transition into specialized areas within our Health Authority, such as Emergency, Renal, Cardiac, High Acuity, or ICU

Providence Health Care (PHC)  is a health and wellness resource for all British Columbians. We’re committed to treating those we serve — and each other — with compassion and respect.

PHC, voted as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2024, is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a workplace of choice where employees are recognized and valued. PHC strives to provide work-life balance and promotes a positive work culture by having integrated support model of training; mentoring and coaching so the Manager can support their staff to provide exceptional care.

Elevate your nursing career with us, where your success is our priority! Be part of a team that upholds the benchmark of "How you want to be treated" every day!

As a Licensed Practical Nurse you have :

  • Graduated from a recognized program for Practical Nurses
  • Registered and are in good standing with BCCNM
  • Current CPR
  • Qualifications / Skills and Education

    Education

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

    Skills and Abilities

    Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.

    Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

    Ability to deal with others effectively.

    Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

    Ability to operate related equipment.

    Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.

    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.

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides safe and respectful nursing care to an assigned group of patients / residents, according to established policies and procedures, in combination with evolving individualized care plans and setting care priorities.
  • Conducts head-to-toe assessments, monitors and recognizes abnormal signs or symptoms including laboratory values, and communicates with the RN / RPN, if warranted. Consults other members of the interdisciplinary care team as required. Supports and partners with the RN / RPN in the care of patients / residents with complex or unpredictable outcomes.
  • Communicates with physician regarding assigned patient / resident and carries out verbal and / or written orders as required. Transcribes orders onto appropriate patient / resident record and processes written orders as needed.
  • Documents care provided, such as assessments, status, progress, treatments, changes in condition, medications administered and discharge planning, in manual and / or computerized environment.
  • Prepares patient for, and / or receives patient from surgical and / or diagnostic procedures, transfers and admissions. Contacts physician, or other member(s) of the interdisciplinary team for relevant patient orders and information.
  • Administers medications, including narcotics and excluding intravenous route, according to established procedures, and monitors medication’s effects. Maintains communication with RN / RPN or other members of the interdisciplinary team as required.
  • Uses evidence-based resources such as Nursing Care Standards and drug reference guides, in-services and workshops, to keep nursing knowledge and procedures up-to-date.
  • Responds to a variety of incidents such as Codes, injuries or falls, hazardous spills, aggressive behavior and fire alarms. Reports incidents and fills out appropriate forms in accordance with established procedures.
  • Assists with the orientation of new staff and student preceptors by performing duties such as demonstrating work procedures, proper use / location of equipment, sharing clinical knowledge, using effective communication and acting as a positive role model.
  • Identifies patient / resident and their significant other(s)’s actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual needs. Encourages involvement of patient / resident and their significant other(s) in decisions that affect them, by respecting personal choices and providing information and opportunities to talk about their concerns
  • Identifies and responds to patient / resident and family learning needs, provides educational and reference materials, incorporates patient / resident and family teaching activities into care plan and nursing interventions, and / or makes referrals to other identified resources.
  • Attends, provides input and advocates on patient / resident’s behalf at care planning meetings and family conferences.
  • Participates with the interdisciplinary team in the development, modification and evaluation of individualized care plans that support the abilities, preferences and routines of the patient / resident.
  • Uses knowledge of patient / resident status, external supports and other relevant factors to assist the team with discharge planning.
  • Participates in staff meetings, special projects and relevant hospital committees to provide generalized information and feedback on patient / resident care and nursing practice.
  • Operates and / or cleans equipment related to patients / residents care and reports malfunctions to supervisor. Uses appropriate supplies for care in accordance with departmental procedures handles, stores and disposes of workplace hazardous materials and sharps in accordance with established procedures.
  • Performs related clerical duties such as answering the telephone, faxing, taking and relaying messages and assisting in maintaining standardized records.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
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