LPN – Pre- & Post-Operative

Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working
in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality
care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems. Prairieview Surgical Centre , a division of Clearpoint Health Network is Hiring for experienced LPN- Pre & Post Operative (0.8 FTE) – temporary 12 month assignment.

Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of a health care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of surgical patients. The LPN is responsible and accountable to the public for his/her own practice, according to the standards defined by the Saskatchewan College of Nursing Professionals. The LPN provides care to patients whose health condition and needs are well defined and established, predictable with little fluctuation over time and localized and manageable. The LPN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care of patients and work in consultation with RN colleagues. In addition, the LPN maintains competent practice and provides care according to the Licensed Practical Nurses Professional Regulation.

Key Responsibilities
• Admit and prepare patients for their preoperative experience.
• Observe, assess, monitor and document patient condition, reactions and progress post-operative.
• Administer medications.
• Provide education and information to patients and families at time of discharge.
• Maintain a safe work space to provide safe patient care.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, within scope of practice, including clinical judgement, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability. Demonstrates:
• Professional and mature manner.
• Desire to work in a fast paced preoperative suite with at team disciplines.
• Strong team building skills and able to maintain professional relationships.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility to adjust to work load as assigned.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Required assessment and post-operative teaching skills.

Experience
• Acute hospital experience required.
• Previous pre-and-post-operative surgical patient care experience is an asset.

Formal Education
• Licensed Practical Nurse eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Nursing Professionals.

Additional Qualifications
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

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