Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.)

Hugs Health Services

Location: Vancouver, BC

Salary: 35.00 hourly / 20 to 40 hours per week

Part-time leading to full-time

Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning, Morning

Starts as soon as possible

Languages: English

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

The employer stated that this position is a green job because it involves the responsibility of contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work setting

Home care and visiting care agency

Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Nursing home/home for the aged

Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Retirement home

Responsibilities:

Administer medications

Apply aseptic techniques, including sterile dressing

Conduct specimen collection

Ensure infection control

Monitor nutritional intake

Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects

Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files

Take vital signs

Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy

Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families

Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures

Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions, and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Acute care nursing Certificate

Certified foot care nurse

Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work

Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Certified Nurse in Critical Care—Canada (CNCC-C)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Specialization or experience

Green economy sector

Area of specialization

Geriatrics

Palliative care

Additional information

Security and safety

Bondable

Basic security clearance

Immunization records

Eligible for professional liability insurance

Tuberculosis test

Adult Abuse Registry check

Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Work under pressure

Repetitive

Physically demanding

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish between colours

Sound discrimination

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Standing for extended periods

Large caseload

Personal suitability

Accurate

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Until: 2025-08-02

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Email: jobs.hugshealth@gmail.com