Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Renal Hemodialysis - Training Opportunity
About The Position
Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Renal Haemodialysis at Vancouver General Hospital! Apply now to join the team! Working within an interdisciplinary clinical framework in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Standards of Practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established protocols of Vancouver Coastal Health, works closely with the Registered Nurse in direct care activities for the designated renal hemodialysis patient/client group. Provides care to clients and families based on stable and predictable states of health, performs activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating interventions, and coordinating health services based on established care plans. Participates in care planning, functions as a client advocate, and teaches clients and their families about illness/injury and overall health promotion and wellness. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Establishes, maintains, and enhances therapeutic relationships based on respect. Recognizes and responds to unexpected client outcomes by communicating and collaborating with other members of the team. Documents care provided and responds to incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers as needed.
Requirements
- Two years recent acute med/surg experience upon nephrology program full-time start date.
- Successfully complete the post-basic training education prior to working in the Department.
- Agree to remain with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a regular status nurse in the area of nursing applicable to the education program for which they are hired for at least 18 months subsequent to completing training.
Nice To Haves
- High-acuity training
Responsibilities
- Works closely with the Registered Nurse in direct care activities for the designated renal hemodialysis patient/client group.
- Provides care to clients and families based on stable and predictable states of health.
- Performs activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating interventions, and coordinating health services based on established care plans.
- Participates in care planning.
- Functions as a client advocate.
- Teaches clients and their families about illness/injury and overall health promotion and wellness.
- Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
- Establishes, maintains, and enhances therapeutic relationships based on respect.
- Recognizes and responds to unexpected client outcomes by communicating and collaborating with other members of the team.
- Documents care provided and responds to incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
