Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN Jobs in Nanaimo – British Columbia at Edgewood Health Network Inc
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN
Company: Edgewood Health Network Inc
Location: Nanaimo – British Columbia
Category: Healthcare, Nursing
EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential
compassionate care
to patients wherever they are.
EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians. Learn more at !
Be part of the work that’s changing lives. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a member of an
interdisciplinary
team that provides medical care, recovery therapies and programs, and everyday care and support to clients in Detox and addictions residential treatment. The RN/LPN provides nursing care to clients, administers medications in accordance with organizational and pharmaceutical policies and procedures, and provides support to the Nursing Team and Physician as directed.
The RN/LPN supports its clients in recovery in a myriad of practical and therapeutic ways including: supporting recovery strategies, assisting with client needs, listening empathetically, and more. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in establishing and maintaining procedures and policies to ensure proper residential treatment.
Follow established procedures and document proper oversight of residential treatment services.
Administers medications and properly documents procedures
Provides on call nursing coverage as necessary
Schedules, coordinates and documents physician appointments
Facilitates
communication
with the physician regarding medical services
Conducts urinalysis collection with clients as deemed necessary.
Monitors and documents progress of clients using the implemented
communication
tools
Prepares and submits reports as deemed necessary.
Participates in any
quality assurance
program and seeks to continuously improve the program within fiscal and departmental parameters
Employee Benefits
and Perks:
Comprehensive benefits
package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy
24/7 Employee Assistance Program through Life Works
Competitive
paid time off
policies, including a paid day off on your birthday
Access to in-house
fitness facilities
where applicable or discounted external gym memberships
Perks and discounts with Perkopolis – entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance
Personal and professional development through our
Education
Support Assistance program
Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities
Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution
Maternity and parental leave top-up
Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare
$2500 signing bonus for eligible candidates EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during
the interview process
, please contact Human Resources. #INDHP
