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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, PSYCHIATRY - VJH (CASUAL)
Location:Vernon
Facility:VERNON JUBILEE HOSPITAL
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Competition #:00238054
Employee Type:CASUAL
Bargaining Unit:HEU
Facility:VERNON JUBILEE HOSPITAL
Reports To:MANAGER
Hourly Wage:$24.01 - $25.50
Close Date:AUGUST 31, 2010*
Comments:All applicants must have either completed a Certified Mental Health and Addictions course or currently in the process of completing.

Position Summary

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In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients/residents/clients. Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures. The scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population. The LPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia, and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols.
 
Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current full practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia (CLPNBC). Current CPR certification required.

Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

* All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT