Licensed Practical Nurse, Addiction Services - Lighthouse Virtual Clinic

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Providence Healthcare

Vancouver

CONTRACT

September 5, 2024

Salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84/Hr. - CAD $41.35/Hr. Summary:

Are you passionate about supporting the medical needs of individuals in active addiction and substance use? Providence Healthcare is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses who are dedicated to this cause to join our Lighthouse team. If you are looking for a fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply.

About Lighthouse:

We area a free virtual clinic that uses telephone appointments to provide medical treatment and short-term stabilization for people who use substances. You can learn more about our clinic here.

The role:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager or Resident Care Manager and working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients/residents according to established policies and procedures and the Standards of Practice for the Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. The LPN functions as an independent practitioner, while recognizing situations such as increased patient acuity or care that falls outside the scope of an LPN as appropriate for accessing the RN/RPN for collaborative support and/or clinical intervention.
Your duties will include:

Assists patients/residents in meeting physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs
Consistent with mission, vision, and values of Providence Health Care (PHC)
Implements established protocols
Participates in care planning, assessments, interventions, and evaluations
Documents information and advocates for patients/residents
Attends various meetings including care conferences
Assists with orientation of new staff and students
Responds to and reports incidents following established procedures
Performs clerical duties as required

Qualifications / Skills and Education: Education:

Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.

Current basic cardiac life support certification.

Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills
Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies
Ability to prioritize and organize work
Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs

Duties and Responsibilities: What We Offer:

State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
A competitive salary: $32.84-$41.35CAD
Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day

Provide safe and respectful nursing care, adhering to established policies, individualized care plans, and priorities.
Conduct thorough assessments, monitor signs/symptoms, and communicate with the RN/RPN as needed.
Prepare patients for procedures, transfers, and admissions, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.
Administer medications per protocol, monitor effects, and maintain communication with the team.
Utilize evidence-based resources to stay updated on nursing practices.
Respond to incidents such as codes, injuries, spills, and alarms, following procedures.
Assist with staff orientation, demonstrating procedures and providing support.
Address patient/resident and family learning needs, provide educational materials, and make referrals.

Attend care planning meetings, provide input, and advocate for patients/residents.
Collaborate with the team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
Assist with discharge planning based on patient status and external supports.

Advance Your Career at Providence Health
Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations

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