Licensed Practical Nurse Casual
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Posted on:
20 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Clearpoint Health Network is Canadas largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals insurance providers provincial and 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. Built in 2012 is an esteemed surgical centre in Saskatoon each of the seven operating theatres host the latest surgical and operating room technologies.
Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Employment Type: Casual
Position Summary:
The LPN provides patient-centered care to surgical patients in both pre- and post-operative settings ensuring safety comfort and optimal outcomes. The LPN collaborates with surgeons anesthesiologists and the interdisciplinary healthcare team in a fast-paced surgical environment practicing within the regulatory standards and scope of practice for LPNs.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Pre- and Post-Operative
Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Employment Type: Casual
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Operative Care:
- Admit and prepare patients for surgical procedures
- Conduct focused preoperative assessments including patient history vital signs and documentation review
- Administer medications and IV therapy as permitted within LPN scope of practice
- Provide patient and family education regarding the procedure anesthesia and post-operative care
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patients are fully prepared for surgery
Post-Operative Care:
- Monitor and assess patients immediately following surgery including vital signs pain management and response to anesthesia
- Administer medications IV fluids and pain management interventions within LPN scope
- Document assessments interventions and patient progress accurately and promptly
- Provide post-operative education on wound care mobility pain management and follow-up instructions
- Ensure safe transfer or discharge of patients according to established protocols
General Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe clean and organized work environment
- Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development
- Practice strictly within the LPN scope of practice and according to regulatory standards
Education and Licenses:
- Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program
- Current and active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan (CLPNS)
- Current CPR (BCLS-HCP) certification
- Previous experience in ophthalmology or surgical nursing preferred
- Additional certifications (e.g. perioperative nursing courses) considered an asset
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong critical thinking clinical judgment and decision-making within LPN scope
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Professional demeanor and adaptability in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Excellent communication interpersonal and patient-education skills
- Competence in pre- and post-operative assessment medication/IV administration and patient teaching
- Effective time management organization and prioritization of tasks
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