Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual)
About The Position
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Reporting to the Registered Nurse/Clinical Care Coordinator and Director of Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse assists in the planning, assessing, implementation, and evaluation of holistic resident care within the standards of practice as outlined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC and within the current legislative scope of practice.
Requirements
- Graduation from a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Current full practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of B.C. (CPLBC)
- Responsive, outgoing attitude and good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Competence to type and effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work, meeting deadlines.
- Proficiency to communicate effectively in English - both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out duties of this position.
- Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
Responsibilities
- Perform Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) duties within the competency guidelines and standards of practice outlined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC, the current defined scope of practice, and employer policies within an acute or community healthcare setting.
- Provide nursing services and interventions to patients, clients, and/or residents with stable and predictable health status, based on assessment and care planning procedures, and within the LPN scope of practice.
- Coordinate health services and provide support in activities of daily living, including administering medication.
- Collaborate with RN/RPNs and/or immediate supervisor when patient, client, and/or resident condition is no longer stable and predictable, or the care is outside the LPN scope of practice.
- Provide safety and health information to individuals and their families.
- Share work-related information with others.
- Demonstrate clinical tasks.
- Provide guidance to others.
- Participate in safety programs and follow OH&S directives relating to transfers, lifts, infection control, WCB, and Fire Safety.
- Assist in the orientation of new employees.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
