Orthopedic Licensed Practical Nurse
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Temporary
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Job details
- Job type
- Temporary
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
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.
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.
Link to Full Job Description
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Responsibilities
The Orthopaedic LPN will assess and care for patients, perform nursing procedures, and apply, remove and adjust casts, splints and traction equipment as the physician directs. The work is done within a multidisciplinary team under the manager's or clinical coordinator's direction.
Requirements
Candidates need BC College of Nurses and Midwives LPN registration and completed orthopaedic technology training, plus two years of orthopaedic technician experience. They must communicate well, organize care plans, administer medications at full LPN scope, and operate related equipment.
Skills
- Cast application and removal
- Splint application
- Traction equipment setup and monitoring
- Orthopaedic technology
- Nursing assessment
- Medication administration
- Plan of care development
- Personal care
- Patient care procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Work organization
- Infection control
- Operating medical equipment
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- orthopaedic technician
- orthopaedic nursing
- cast application
- splinting
- traction
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives
- patient care
- medication administration
- multidisciplinary team
- Island Health
- temporary nursing
- healthcare
- hospital
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- LPN
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration
Tools
- traction equipment
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Orthopaedic Technology