Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Renal Hemodialysis - Training Opportunity
Vancouver Coastal Health
- Vancouver, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
Online Prerequisites: Sept. 3 - Oct. 20, 2024
Full-time training at BCIT & practicum locations: Oct. 21 - Dec. 6, 2024
*course dates will be modified based on previous courses completed. VCH only funds for required courses.Applicants must successfully complete the post-basic training education prior to working in the Department.Candidates accepting this training opportunity agree to remain with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a regular status nurse in the area of nursing applicable to the education program for which they are hired for at least 18 months subsequent to completing training.This will ensure that candidates are able to consolidate and apply skills in the specialty area that VCH has supported and funded candidates to complete. In the event that a candidate leaves the area of nursing applicable to the education program for which they were hired or VCH in under 18 months, VCH will seek to recover the cost of the program.SalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $31.89/Hr. - CAD $40.15/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Renal-Haemodialysis at Vancouver General Hospital!Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to join the team in the Renal Hemodialysis unit at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!As an LPN at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Work closely with the Registered Nurse in direct care activities for the designated renal hemodialysis patient/client group.
- Provide care to clients and families based on stable and predictable states of health, performs activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating interventions, and coordinating health services based on established care plans.
- Participate in care planning, functions as a client advocate, and teaches clients and their families about illness/injury and overall health promotion and wellness.
- Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
- Establish, maintain, and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
- Recognize and respond to unexpected client outcomes by communicating and collaborating with other members of the team.
- Document care provided and respond to incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers as needed.
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff