Licensed Practical Nurse​/Orthopaedic Technician - Cast Clinic - Royal Columbian Hospital

Salary

Salary CAD $32.84 - $44.96 / hour

Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton Sky Train station on the Expo Line. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff. Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds, and services. RCH first opened in 1862 and is a vital referral centre and regional centre of excellence for trauma, critical care, cardiac care, maternity, neonatal intensive care and neurosurgery.

When the full redevelopment is complete, the people of British Columbia will have increased access to cardiac, trauma, mental health, maternity and NICU services and beds. New Westminster is known for its waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River and bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta).

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation.
• Benefit Portability: transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• Trans Link Pass Subsidy: 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks available.
• Eligibility based on employment status.

Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Operations or designate and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care. The LPN/Orthopaedic Technician operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), and according to agency operating policies and standards and unit specific protocols.

Provides care to orthopedic patients including applying, adjusting and removing casts and splints under the direction of a physician.

• Assesses patient/resident/family's actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Provides a supportive environment for patient/resident/family. Promotes involvement in health care decisions; provides information and opportunity to discuss concerns; respects personal choices.
• 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.
• Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and FH standards and evaluates outcomes. Records observations and reports problems and/or changes to designated staff.
• Performs admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients/residents according to agency operating policies and procedures.
• Documents and updates all relevant care and procedure information to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Operates and maintains effective functioning equipment related to patient/resident care such as bathtubs, scales and mechanical lifts.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients/residents and staff.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff, students and other members of the Health Care Team.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees.
• Applies, adjusts, removes and repairs casts under the direction of a physician using a variety of techniques and materials. Assists the physician in the application, maintenance and adjustments of traction equipment.
• Under the direction of a physician, removes sutures and pins related to external fixation; removes dressings and assesses wound prior to cast application; prepares and applies splints and bandages for various conditions.
• Instructs patients and families on care of cast, slab, brace, skin care, and crutch walking.
• Maintains supplies according…