Licensed Practical Nurse - Temporary PT 014B26

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BCCNM.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with residents, families, co-workers, members of the multi-disciplinary care team and the public.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.
• Effectively model behaviours associated with the Home for Us philosophy of care and mentor staff in the same.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• DUTIES
• 1. Provides safe and respectful nursing care to an assigned group of residents, according to established policies and procedures, and in combination with evolving individualized care plans and setting care priorities.
• 2. Conducts head-to-toe assessments, monitors and recognizes abnormal signs or symptoms including laboratory values, and communicates with the RN/RPN if warranted. Consults other members of the interdisciplinary care team as required. Supports and partners with the RN/RPN in the care of residents with complex or unpredictable outcomes.
• 3. Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the individualized plan of care, including attending and providing input into multidisciplinary care planning meetings and family conferences.