Licensed Practical Nurse

Description:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, culturally safe, and trauma-informed nursing care within a multidisciplinary team. The position supports clients through medically supervised withdrawal management and residential treatment by delivering evidence-based clinical interventions and promoting holistic wellness.
 

• Responsible for the overall care of the clients assigned to them as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Administers medication and treatments as ordered by the physician, including oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with LPN scope of practice, pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures.
• Conducts patient assessments and ongoing monitoring as required.
• Processes and implements physicians' and/or NP orders, identifying and seeking clarification as necessary
   

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What You Will Bring To The Role
 

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Successful completion of additional education where Mental Health and/or Substance Use are the primary diagnosis as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) or an equilavent combination of training, educaiton and expereince.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• First Aid Level 1