Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Hugs Health Services, based in Vancouver, BC V5R 5W2, invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) who are self-motivated and possess good interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to Casual employment or Part-time leading to a full-time job. The employer schedules shifts during the day, evening, night, weekend, early morning, and morning, and may also require availability for on-call duties, flexible hours, and shifts that are to be determined.

Employer Name: Hugs Health Services
Position: Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $35.00 hourly / 20 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Casual employment, Part-time leading to full-time
Location: Vancouver, BC V5R 5W2

Also hiring: Personal support worker – home support

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for administering medications as needed.
• The candidate must apply aseptic techniques, including the use of sterile dressings, to ensure a sterile environment.
• The candidate must conduct specimen collection.
• The candidate will be responsible for ensuring infection control.
• The candidate must monitor nutritional intake.
• The candidate must observe and record the therapeutic and side effects of medications.
• The candidate must record the therapeutic and side effects observations of medications in patient files.
• The candidate must take vital signs.
• The candidate will be responsible for monitoring established respiratory and intravenous therapy.
• The candidate must provide safety and health education to individuals and their families.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing nursing services to patients within a defined scope of practice based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.
• The candidate must monitor patients’ progress, evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions, and consult with appropriate members of the healthcare team.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate will be required to have an Acute Care Nursing Certificate, Certified Foot Care Nurse designation, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate, Certified Nurse in Critical Care – Canada (CNCC-C), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate, CPR Certificate, and First Aid Certificate, as well as be eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province or territory of work and have completed the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.
• The candidate should be accurate.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible.
• The candidate must be capable of acting independently and taking initiative.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should prioritize values and ethics.

Work setting

• The candidate must be able to work in home care and visiting care agency settings, as well as chronic or long-term care facilities/centres, and retirement homes.
• The candidate should work in a hospital, medical facility, or clinic, specifically in a department, outpatient facility, or setting focused on sports medicine, rehabilitation, or wellness.
• The candidate should work in a nursing home/home for older people, or with individuals who don’t require hospitalization but can’t be cared for at home.

• The candidate must be bondable.
• The candidate must provide immunization records.
• The candidate must undergo a thorough basic security clearance, be eligible for professional liability insurance, and complete a tuberculosis test, adult abuse registry check, and vulnerable sector check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be able to recognize similarities and differences between sounds.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large case load.

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested in the position.

By email

jobs.hugshealth@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• References attesting experience
• Letter of recommendation
• Proof of the requested certifications
• Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
• The candidate must clearly state their highest level of completed education and specify the name of the institution where they completed it.