Lpn Casting Trainee

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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.

**Summary**:
There is one (1) training opportunity available in Surgical Services for Licensed Practical Nurses to complete a certificate in orthopedic technology.

Eligibility for this training opportunity is limited to Licensed Practical Nurses with a minimum one year’s experience in medicine or surgical nursing. Previous perioperative, emergency, or catheterization lab experience preferred.

The length of the training is 18 weeks, commencing in 2023 at a date to be confirmed. After successful completion of the training, you will be transferred into a regular, full-time LPN Casting position within Surgical Services.

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 Casting 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. The LPN Casting 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.

This position will also provide LPN support to the Minor Surgery Clinic when required.

**Qualifications / Skills and Education**:
Education
Graduation from a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses plus one year's recent experience in medical or surgical nursing. Current full practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC (CLPNBC).

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.

Fabricates and applies splints and bandages, including finger splints, triangular slings, velpeau bandages, pressure dressing, humeral splints and knee splints, and checks patient circulation as required.

Removes sutures, staples, casts and pins, and cleans and dresses wounds according to plastic and/or orthopaedic physician.

Assists the Registered Nurse and/or Plastic and/or Orthopaedic Physician with the fitting of crutches, and provides instructions to the patient for walking with crutches.

Distributes appropriate teaching cards, and answers questions regarding instructions.

Maintains orthopaedic supplies by methods such monitoring supply levels, completing requisition, forwarding for appropriate authorization, and forwarding to Stores as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.