L.P.N. (licensed Practical Nurse)

Simpe Q Care Inc. based in Nanaimo, BC is inviting applications from suitable applicants for the position of L.P.N. (licensed Practical Nurse) who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. We are an award-winning provider of value-added senior health care staffing, services, and administration. We understand the complexities of health care services because of our background as nursing care providers, and we strive to administer and manage excellence in senior care services. Our name speaks for itself: Service – Individual – Meaningful – Positive & Proactive – Energetic – Quality. Simpe Q Care is committed to anticipating and adapting to the needs of the senior health care industry, as the future of senior care is a concern for every Canadian community. Our promise is to give our all.

We make certain that seniors receive the respect and dignity they deserve. They have earned it over the course of their lives, which have spanned decades, thanks to their distinct history and personality. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to full time or permanent employment. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Early Morning and Morning

Employer Name: Simpe Q Care Inc.
Position: L.P.N. (licensed Practical Nurse)
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $28.43 hourly for 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Nanaimo, BC

Area of Specialization: Geriatrics

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of administering medication as well as observing and documenting therapeutic effects.
  • The candidate will be required to take vital signs, apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensure infection control, monitor nutritional intake and conduct specimen collection
  • The candidate must monitor patients throughout their treatment.
  • The candidate will be required to perform routine vital sign checks on patients.
  • The candidate will be required to assist doctors and registered nurses.
  • The candidate will be expected to communicate with patients’ families.
  • The candidate will be required to accurately record a patient’s medical history.
  • The candidate will be required to take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate, among other things.
  • The candidate will be expected to observe patients undergoing treatment in order to identify progress, side effects of medications, and so on.
  • The candidate will be responsible for monitoring patients’ conditions, including fluid intake and output, as well as composing patient charts.
  • The candidate will be expected to assist ailing patients with daily activities such as eating, bathing, and so on.
  • The candidate will be expected to administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas, and other similar procedures, as well as clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks.
  • When necessary, the candidate will be expected to provide emotional and psychological support.
  • The candidate must be able to transfer patients from wheelchairs, beds, and gurneys.
  • The candidate will be required to administer and read TB tests, as well as perform routine immunizations, nebulizer treatments, and visual acuity testing.
  • The candidate will be expected to keep an adequate inventory of examination room supplies and to prepare exam rooms at the start and end of the day, as well as between each patient contact.
  • The candidate will be required to perform a variety of office duties such as answering phones, taking messages, and performing triage within the scope of licenced practical nursing practise in an accurate and timely manner.
  • The candidate will be required to communicate openly and effectively with patients and families, as well as demonstrate compassion and friendly behaviour.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate should have minimum qualification of College or CEGEP
  • Previous experience is not mandatory.
  • The candidate must be eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province or territory of work
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate should be accountable.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
  • The candidate should have outstanding patient management skills
  • The candidate should be a problem solver with a positive attitude
  • The candidate should have excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • The candidate must have incredible multitasking abilities
  • The candidate must be able to remain calm in a stressful situation
  • The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • The candidate should have good decision making skills.
  • The candidate should be gentle, calm, and nurturing
  • The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
  • The candidate should have ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
  • The candidate will be responsible for assisting physicians during rounds of residents’ rooms.
  • The candidate should be able to demonstrate emotional resilience in stressful situations.
  • The candidate should be at ease with a schedule that extends beyond normal working hours.
  • The candidate should be compassionate toward patients.
  • The candidate should be able to follow directions from doctors and nurses.
  • The candidate should be knowledgeable about hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting, standing and walking positions
  • The candidate should ready to work overtime if needed.

Work Setting

  • The candidate will be required to work in Nursing home or home for the aged

Security and Safety

  • The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.
  • The candidate should have their Immunization records
  • The candidate should pass the tuberculosis test

Benefits

  • Health and Long term benefits would be provided to the selected candidates.
  • Under Health Benefits, the selected candidates would get Health care plan and  Dental plan.
  • Under Long term Benefits, the selected candidates would get Group insurance benefits and  Life insurance

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

By fax

604-988-3105

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