Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.)
Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.)
Employer details: Silverstone Care Centre
Job details
- Location: 5625 Derby Road, Sechelt, BC, V7Z 0S4, CANADA
- Work location: On site
- Salary: $32.84 to 46.40 hourly
- Working Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
- Early morning, Evening, Shift, Morning, Night, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime required
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- Vacancies: 15
Overview
Languages: English
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience
Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Nursing home/home for the aged
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer medications
- Conduct specimen collection
- Ensure infection control
- Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
- Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
- Take vital signs
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
- Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
- Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
- Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
- Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Geriatrics
- Intensive care
- Palliative care
- Psychiatry
- Mental health
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Tuberculosis test
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Night shift premium
Other benefits
- Parking available
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
Include this reference number in your application
LPN-5625
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?