Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Vancouver Coastal Health
- North Vancouver, BC
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Work to address client and family centred care needs supported by an interdisciplinary health service team and delivery model, within a comprehensive care management model and within the context of a client and family centred care model.
- Provide care to clients and families who are experiencing health challenges such as end of life and chronic diseases based on predictable outcomes and the needs/outcomes can be managed by following an established plan of care or under the direction/supervision/guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Work collaboratively with the Registered Nurse in direct care activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care.
- Assist the Care Team in the completion of designated client assessments using Resident Assessment Instruments (RAI-HC) as per established policies/procedures. Establishes, maintains and enhances therapeutic relationships based on respect.
- Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses.
- Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- One (1) year in community and Long Term Care settings or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group – geriatric, chronic disease and end of life client populations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology related to common diagnosis related to designated client group (e.g. dementia, depression, COPD, UTI, diabetes, CA, CHF)
- Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments & interventions related to common diagnosis and specific clinical situations relevant to the designated client group (e.g. CA, end-stage liver disease; renal failure; simple wound care; diabetes; COPD), including safe medication practices (eg. Best Possible Medication History, transcription and administration).
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group by communicating with the RN.
- Demonstrated ability in correct usage of equipment and maintains competency in working with catheters and tubes for client population.
- Demonstrate effective and efficient use of electronic systems such as but not limited to, Cerner, PARIS
- Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner, including RAI-HC assessments and reassessments.
- Demonstrated skill in chronic disease and palliative symptom management of clients.
- Demonstrated skill in simple wound dressings of ostomy/wounds, insertion and care of urinary catheter, bowel care and provides care of body after death.
- Demonstrated skill in performing LPN scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population including infection control, etc.
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff