Licensed Practical Nurse – Long Term Care | Local Temp Agency Contract | Kelowna, BC

Job title:

Licensed Practical Nurse – Long Term Care | Local Temp Agency Contract | Kelowna, BC

Company

Hero Care

Job description

ROLE: Licensed Practical Nurse – Long Term Care | Local Agency Contract (Temp Contract) | Kelowna, BCTemp Contract December 23-26Full Time 12 HR shiftsOT after 8 HRS$47.50 /hourAGENCY CONTRACT THROUGH HERO CAREHERO CARE has a proven track record in providing our contract/travel nurses with a variety of exciting, positive and unique working experiences. Our team is now expanding our staffing services to provide contracts to Registered Nurses across Canada!QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:

• Licensed Practical Nurse License in good standing with the Provincial College of Nurses
• Current CPR
• Minimum 1 year experience
• Vulnerable Sector Check renewed within the year

SKILLS & ABILITY:

• Medical knowledge
• Patience
• Compassion
• Kindness
• Critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Observational skills
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules
• Communication skills
• Empathy

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Observes patients’ health.
• Reviews medical charts.
• Accompanies patients to their rooms.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler.
• Prepares specimens for lab courier.
• Administers medications.
• Provides wound care.
• Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.
• Assists with patient comfort.
• Monitor catheters.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Admitting new residents
• Assisting physicians during rounds of residents’ rooms
• Assigning and delegating duties to non-licensed nursing staff
• Monitoring resident care and supervising other nursing staff
• Performing ongoing assessments of residents’ physical and mental health
• Explaining procedures and treatment protocols to residents

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTMust comply with:

• Human Resource, Corporation, and Department Policies
• Must provide satisfactory vulnerable sector check
• Must maintain Registered Nurse class license with the Provincial College of Nurses

Expected salary

$47.5 per hour

Location

Kelowna, BC

Job date

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 02:23:02 GMT

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