Lpn, Medical Unit

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Providence Healthcare Full time

Summary:
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**Make a difference with us at PHC - where compassion comes first"**

**Are you interesting in leaLPNing more about infectious diseases? Are you passionate about supporting the medical needs of individuals in active addiction and substance use?** Providence Healthcare is seeking
**Licensed Practical Nurses** who are dedicated to this cause to join our team. If you are looking for a fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply.

**Why Join PHC as a Licenced Practical Nurse?**
- As a valuable member of our dynamic interdisciplinary clinical team, you will collaborate to deliver compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to patients and residents. Your focus will be on addressing the medical needs of individuals seeking treatment for infections directly and indirectly related to substance use and catering to individuals seeking intervention for non-substance-related health concerns LPNs. Joining forces with a world-class team, you will play a pivotal role in upholding our dedication to delivering outstanding healthcare services to our diverse patient population.

**Other areas for career growth in the areas of Substance Use and Addictions initiatives within Providence Health Care**:

- Explore The Road to Recovery Program at St.Paul's Hospital
- Substance Use Initiatives with Providence Health Care

Qualifications / Skills and Education:
Education

Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. 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 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 referral

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