Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Renal Hemodialysis

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Renal Hemodialysis
minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs)
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations.

Guided by our values:
We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84/Hr.

- CAD $41.35/Hr.

Job Summary
Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Renal Haemodialysis at Vancouver General Hospital! Apply now to join the team!

Working within an interdisciplinary clinical framework in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Standards of Practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established protocols of Vancouver Coastal Health, works closely with the Registered Nurse in direct care activities for the designated renal hemodialysis patient/client group. Provides 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.

Participates in care planning, functions as a client advocate, and teaches clients and their families about illness/injury and overall health promotion and wellness. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Establishes, maintains, and enhances therapeutic relationships based on respect. Recognizes and responds to unexpected client outcomes by communicating and collaborating with other members of the team. Documents care provided and responds to incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers as needed.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses, successful completion of an advanced nephrology nursing program, and two (2) years of recent related experience working in an acute care environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group – Renal Hemodialysis.

Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology related to common diagnosis related to designated client group (e.g. Renal failure).

Demonstrated ability to perform nursing assessments and interventions related to common diagnosis and specific clinical situations relevant to the designated client group (e.g. end‑stage renal failure; simple wound care) including safe medication practices (e.g. Best Possible Medication History, transcription and administration).

Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical judgements to provide safe ethical client care to manage a select population of clients. Has knowledge of and accesses appropriate resources embedded within the service delivery model to support nursing practice. Knows when and how to seek out clinical support and guidance as needed.

Demonstrated ability to recognize potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group by alerting the RN and/or most responsible provider.

Demonstrated ability and maintains competency in the correct usage of dialysis equipment and supplies.

Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.

Demonstrated skill in techniques pertaining to hemodialysis.

Demonstrated skill in performing LPN scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population including…