Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

• Location 5625 Derby RoadSechelt, BCV7Z 0S4
• Work location On site
• Salary$32.84 to $46.40HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 15 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3675970

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
• Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
• Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics
• Intensive care
• Palliative care
• Psychiatry
• Mental health

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Parking available