This job is no longer taking applications and is displayed only for reference.
To view current postings please conduct a new search.
Thank you.
The Home & Community Care (HCC) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Willow Cree Health Services (WCHS) provides direct nursing care, under the direction/supervision of the HCC Registered Nurse (HCC RN) Team Lead as follows:
Provide assessment of clients, treatment plan, rehabilitation plan and one-on-one teaching or family focused teaching to promote independence and prevent deterioration of the current medical situation;
Monitor and follow-up on treatments of clients;
Teach and supervise clients health self-care measures to prevent or delay the onset of secondary and tertiary conditions related to a chronic condition. Include family and others;
Perform nursing procedures which may include and are not limited to dressing, medication, monitoring, blood sugar tests, pulse, etc.;
Perform treatments and monitoring of client conditions as ordered by physician;
Dispense pharmaceutical in accordance with established regulations, policies, practices and safety procedures;
Consult with and refer clients to other health care professionals when appropriate (Podiatrist, vision, hearing and dentures, etc.);
Provide direction and supervision to the Home Care Aids;
Act in a manner consistent with their professional code of ethics, responsibilities and standards of practice;
Maintaining client and administrative records in a concise, accurate and confidential manner;
Carrying out assigned tasks;
Maintaining confidentiality;
Reinforcing program mission statement and philosophy to client, family, and community;
Notifies HCC RN when unable to complete assigned task;
Submitting claims and time sheets as required;
Submitting monthly statists/reports as required.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- CPR certification
Additional Skills
- Infection control
- General counselling
Specific Skills
- Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff
- Deliver health education programs
- Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
- Collaborate to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care
- Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician
- Develop and implement health education programs
- Provide health education
- Provide nursing care
- Manage home care cases
- Participate in community needs assessment and program development
Work Setting
- Community health clinic or centre
Area Of Specialization
- Community
- Home care
|
© 2024 SaskJobs. All rights reserved. Privacy Statement | Disclaimer | Copyright | Contact Us | Mobile Site | Site Map |
Email a Friend
Print This Job%20Home and Community Care LPN)
