Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical Services - Casual on Call
Yukon Hospital•Whitehorse, YT
•Onsite
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Clinical Care Manager/Clinical Nurse Leader, and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care within their scope for the comfort of patients. Incumbents also perform treatments and procedures to aid in supportive and curative measures for patient care and participate in the development and implementation of nursing care plans.
Requirements
- Certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Yukon Territory through Consumer and Corporate Affairs.
- Current C.P.R. Certification.
- Minimum of 6 months nursing experience related to assigned department/unit.
- Knowledge of established practices and procedures of professional nursing care.
- Knowledge of trends and developments in the nursing field.
- Ability to develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Initiative, judgment and reliability.
- Cross-Cultural awareness.
- Advocacy and assertiveness skills.
- Ability to teach nursing practices and other relevant unit skills.
- Basic computer literacy.
Nice To Haves
- Continuing education in specialty areas (example: Pediatric, Mental Health, Wound Care, Palliative Care In‑services).
- Meditech Expanse experience.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing care within their scope for the comfort of patients.
- Performs treatments and procedures to aid in supportive and curative measures for patient care.
- Participates in the development and implementation of nursing care plans.
Benefits
- On-site Gym
- Free Parking
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
