Licensed Practical Nurse, OR

Clearpoint Health Network Inc.•Burnaby, BC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada’s largest trusted providers of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems. Clearpoint Health Network is Hiring for its brand new Facility in Burnaby.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited licensed practical nurse education program combined with 2 – 3 years recent experience in acute care day surgery/inpatient surgery environment.
Active/eligible for registration and practice permit with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals.
Completion of a post-secondary educational institution perioperative nursing program.
Criminal record check dated within one month of hire.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Ability to perform consistently in a highly organized, rapid moving, complex environment.
Ability to collaborate within the expectations of a highly complex integrated team.
Ability to wear lead apron protection for an extended period of time.
The ability to cope and effectively perform in stressful and/or emergent situations is essential.
Excellent assessment, organization, communication and team interaction skills.
Current immunization for hepatitis B, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria.
Current tuberculin skin testing (within 6 months before date of hire).

Responsibilities

Second circulator with a first circulator RN present in the OR.
Ability to stand scrubbed for many hours and to meet the physical demands of the position.
Collaborates with all members of the health care team.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substances regulations.
Documents patient care appropriately in the medical record.
Participates cooperatively and communicates effectively with team members.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.
Participates in educational programs as required.
Assists with the orientation and support for new staff to the facility.
Performs related duties as assigned by leader.
Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures.