LPN/RPN - Cadet Camp Whitehorse

Job Description

Overview

Full & Part-time hours.

Pay Rate $39.5+/hr

Rations and Quarters may be available if required.

IT IS AN HONOR TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED, AND TO THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO SERVE OUR COUNTRY.

Responsibilities

• perform within defined scope of practice in accordance with the regulatory organization in the province of work
• perform triage assessment during walk-in hours and patient assessments that include medical or incident history, physical examinations
• perform nursing interventions such as taking vital signs, applying aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensuring infection control, and conducting specimen collection
• develop a nursing care plan based on the result of the assessment and refer to a physician or other health care provider
• administer medication as per doctor’s order as per provincial scope of practice and observe and document therapeutic effects
• complete nursing documentation immediately after each patient interaction
• communicate any changes or abnormal findings of the patient’s status or condition to the senior staff
• perform therapeutic procedures such as injections and wound care
• administer and monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
• monitor patient’s progress and evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions
• provide health education to patients
• perform administrative tasks including written or telephone responses to patient queries, preparation of medical files for physicians or other health care providers, and return of medical files to health record department
• assist physicians or other health care providers with treatments and procedures
• act as the point of contact for care coordination and preparation of responses, information requests, and patient inquiries in the specialty clinic
• monitor all medical supplies and inventory including ordering and replenishing
• clean all patient care areas between patients
• clean, sterilize and package surgical instruments
• perform other associated tasks relevant to this occupational position

Additionally

• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures
• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
• Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties; notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns
• Responsible for completing Accident Reports for all direct reports who injure themselves on the job, within 24 hours of the incident
• Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information

Must successfully complete the Police Records Check (PRC)/Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) process. This document is mandatory and necessary as you will be working with youth.

Qualifications

Education

Diploma or better.

Experience

Required

1 year

All LPN/RPNs must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in conducting patient assessment and direct nursing care of a broad range of diseases for both adult and child population in a primary care or ambulatory care setting. This must be included/exampled in your resume.