Licensed Practical Nurse - Acquired Brain Injury - GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
About The Position
Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in the Acquired Brain Injury Inpatient Unit at G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre in Vancouver, BC. Appy today to join our team! Practices within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses. Working independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team, performs full scope of practical nursing functions for clients with predictable outcomes within a designated area of specialty. This includes activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care, and providing support to clients and their families. Working collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team and under general supervision, supports the Registered Nurse in caring for clients with unpredictable outcomes or where the acuity or complexity of care requires an advanced level of knowledge and skill beyond the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses. Maintains and advances clinical competence pursuant to the standards of practice of BCCNM for Licenced Practical Nurses. About the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) team: This program is for residents of Vancouver Coastal Health and Yukon. We provide specialized rehabilitation services for older adolescents and adults who have sustained a brain injury due to the following causes: traumatic force to the head, stroke, lack of oxygen to the brain, infections affecting the brain, toxic exposure, and/or brain tumors.
Requirements
- Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- 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 organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
Responsibilities
- Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care
- Providing support to clients and their families
- Supports the Registered Nurse in caring for clients with unpredictable outcomes or where the acuity or complexity of care requires an advanced level of knowledge and skill beyond the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses
- Maintains and advances clinical competence pursuant to the standards of practice of BCCNM for Licenced Practical Nurses
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
