Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Community Care Management

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS A COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Home Heath team as a Community Health Nurse at Pender Community Health Centre in Vancouver, B.C. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses. Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two (2) years recent experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse providing care in acute care (medical/surgical/palliative) and one (1) year in community settings or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group including stable and predictable clients experience chronic disease, frailty and/or other conditions that require supports to live independently at home.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology of common diagnosis related to designated client group
• Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments & interventions related to common diagnosis and specific clinical situations relevant to the designated client group
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group by communicating with the RN.
• Demonstrated ability in correct usage of equipment and maintains competency for client population.
• Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner, including RAI-HC reassessments, Financial Assessments, and Home Support Orders.
• Demonstrated skill in chronic disease and palliative symptom management of clients.
• Demonstrated skill in performing LPN scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population including infection control, etc.
  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Please refer the Job description for details