Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care Job at Providence Health Care

Providence Health Care Vancouver, BC

Site: St. Vincent's Langara

Status: Regular Full Time
Hours: 0700-1500, 2300-0700
Rotation: Days/Nights Rotating

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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/residents 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.
  • Assists patients/residents in meeting their physical, social, spiritual and psychological needs consistent with the mission, vision and values of Providence Health Care (PHC) and established protocols.
  • Participates in developing care plans, conducting assessments, implementing and evaluating interventions, documenting information and acting as an advocate for patients/residents.
  • Participates in a variety of meetings including care conferences, and assists with orientation of new staff and students as required.
  • Responds and reports incidents according to established procedures and performs clerical duties as needed.

Skills

  • 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.

Education
Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current full practicing licensure with BCCNM. Current basic cardiac life support certification.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $28.43-$32.98 per hour




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