LPN LIcensed Practical Nurse

Exciting Opportunity: LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health Care Nurse

Tsawwassen First Nation

Join Tsawwassen First Nation and make a meaningful impact as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our dynamic Home Health Care team.

We are seeking a passionate individual committed to promoting independence and supporting the wellbeing of our community members.

Key Responsibilities:

As an LPN in Home Health Care you will assist clients with daily activities ensuring maximum independence while preventing the placement of clients away from their homes.

Your role involves providing health interventions and support in a traumainformed clientcentered manner.

Specific Responsibilities:

Providing health interventions and supports in a trauma informed and client centered manner; Working in clients homes assist clients with all aspects of daily life including personal hygiene such as bathing/showering incontinence care skin care nail and hair care; Performs duties such as taking temperature weights application of ointments creams and nonsterile dressings; Assist with meals and nourishment; Assist clients with rest and mobilization such as to sit up transfer or lift walk or ambulate in wheelchair/therapeutic chairs positioning in bed and wheelchair; Assist and enables clients to perform activities that promote client participation in community/elder activities; Assists Community Care Nurse and HSS health team in developing and implementing client care plans; Perform light housekeeping duties including sweeping vacuuming (does not include moving furniture or items out of way) dusting and laundry to maintain the efficient upkeep and healthy environment of the home; Transporting clients to doctor s appointments and other medical appointments; Assisting clients in getting groceries and home/personal care items; Changing bandages checking vital signs and assisting with medication management (ensuring clients are taking medications on time and in ways required); Reports any unsafe conditions or encounters in a client s condition and/or living arrangements to the HSS Supervisor of Health and Community Care Nurse; Function as a team member of the health and social services department. Attend and positively participate in staff meetings as required; Respect and assure clients of confidentiality in the community and with other service professionals; Consult with and report to immediate supervisor and prepare and submit reports to supervisors as required; Assist other members of the Health and Social Services team in establishing a trusting nonjudgmental nonexploitative rapport with clients.

Qualifications:

Minimum two years experience working with vulnerable adults elders or in First Nations communities.

Licensed Practical Nurse registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives in good standing.

Benefits:

Collaborate within a supportive and culturally rich environment.

Fulfilling role with a focus on community wellbeing.

Competitive compensation package.

Join the team and contribute to the health and wellness of Tsawwassen First Nation.

How to Apply:

Send your resume c/o Delta Division of Family Practice

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