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licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Go-Care3 days ago
Burnaby, BC
CA$89,440/yearly
Term or contract Part time leading to full time

Top Benefits

Mileage paid

About the role

Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: Home care and visiting care agency. Nursing home/home for the aged. School or educational institution/establishment. Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres. Public or community health centre. Private residence. Retirement home. Tasks: Administer medications. Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing. Conduct specimen collection. Ensure infection control. Monitor nutritional intake. 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. 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. Collect blood, tissue or other samples from patients. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate. CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Area of specialization: Venipuncture. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Immunization records. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own vehicle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Shift. Flexible hours. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. On call. Day. Workplace information: On the road job. Financial benefits: Mileage paid.

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