Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)
Passionate Care Nursing based in Sechelt, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.). Passionate Care Nursing offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. With a team of qualified and experienced nurses committed to excellence, they strive to improve the health and well-being of individuals in the Sechelt community, delivering care with compassion and dedication. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Passionate Care Nursing
Position: Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)
No of Vacancies: 5
Salary: $31.84 to $40.15 hourly (To be negotiated) 40 to 48 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent employment Full time
Location: Sechelt, BC
Shifts: Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, On Call, Morning
Work setting: Relocation costs covered by employer, willing to relocate, nursing home/home for the aged, and chronic or long-term care facilities/centres
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years
Area of specialization: Palliative care, Geriatrics
Credentials: Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate, and CPR Certificate
Security and safety: Criminal record check, immunization records, tuberculosis test, and vulnerable sector check
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- The candidates should be capable of working under pressure
- The candidates should have attention to detail
- The candidates should be comfortable with a combination of sitting, standing, and walking
Candidate Status:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
- International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to administer medications to patients according to prescribed dosages and schedules and ensure infection control measures are followed to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings
- The candidates should be able to administer medication, observe and document therapeutic effects, take vital signs, apply aseptic techniques, monitor nutritional intake, and conduct specimen collection as part of patient care
- The candidates should be able to provide safety and health education to individuals and their families, provide nursing services within the defined scope of practice, monitor patients’ progress
- The candidates should be able to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions, and consult with appropriate members of the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care
Benefits:
- The candidates will get dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, paramedical services coverage, vision care benefits, as per collective agreement, bonus, gasoline paid, gratuities, group insurance benefits, mileage paid, night shift premium
- The candidates will get pension plan, long-term care insurance, maternity and parental benefits, free parking, on-site amenities, on-site housing options, on-site recreation and activities, other benefits, paid time off (volunteering or personal days), and team building opportunities.
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume, and cover letter) through the below-mentioned details
By email
info@passionatecarenursing.ca
Be prepared for the screening questions. Include answering the following questions while applying:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!