--Licensed Practical Nurse (Temporary Full-Time)--
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS

Work Area: Research and Innovation Centre, DTES, Safe Consumption Site

Status: Temporary Full-Time

Start/End Date: ASAP with a possibility of extension.

Hours of Work: 08:30 – 19:30

Days Off: Rotating including stats and weekends

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Location: BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Vancouver, BC, Research and Innovation Centre, Powell Street location, DTES

ORGANIZATION: The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS’ Downtown Eastside Research and Innovation Centre is a unique and innovative health clinic comprised of a multidisciplinary clinical team focused on providing primary and specialty care for patients/clients in the Downtown Eastside. The high-quality care provided by the clinical team focuses on HIV/AIDS, HCV and other infectious diseases and is supported and enhanced by ongoing research, innovation and wellness promotion.

JOB: Reporting to the Clinical Operations Manager and working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients/clients according to established policies and procedures and the Standards of Practice for the Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. Duties include participating in care conferences and in developing care plans, conducting assessments, implementing and evaluating interventions, documenting information, and acting as an advocate for patients/residents.

Qualifications:

Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with the BC College of Nursing Professionals as a practicing LPN registrant. Current basic cardiac life support certification.
Addiction Services (JD Code #002195) One year recent, related experience in providing addiction services in a health care setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
Ability to prioritize and organize work.
Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.

For a detailed job description please contact careers@bccfe.ca

A career at the BC-CfE offers an opportunity to work in an exciting organization with professionals who are experts in their respective fields. We offer a competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage. To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Coordinator, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, careers@bccfe.ca

For more information about the BC-CfE, please visit the website at http://bccfe.ca

Please note: Only Canadian Citizens, legal residents or residents with a legal work permit will be considered.

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Deadline

Until Position is Filled

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Reporting to the Clinical Operations Manager and working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients/clients according to established policies and procedures and the Standards of Practice for the Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. Duties include participating in care conferences and in developing care plans, conducting assessments, implementing and evaluating interventions, documenting information, and acting as an advocate for patients/residents.

Research and Innovation Centre, DTES, Safe Consumption Site

Supervised Consumption Site

The Hope to Health Research & Innovation Centre

BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS

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--Licensed Practical Nurse (Temporary Full-Time)--
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS

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