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Licensed Practical Nurses/RPSGT Jobs in Nanaimo – British Columbia at VitalAire Canada Inc
Title: Licensed Practical Nurses/RPSGT
Company: VitalAire Canada Inc
Location: Nanaimo – British Columbia
Category: Healthcare
Position: Licensed Practical Nurses / RPSGT
Vital Aire is currently recruiting a highly energetic and motivated Clinical Sleep Consultant for our Nanaimo, British Columbia location. The
* Clinical Sleep Consultant
* provides all respiratory services with a focus on Sleep Diagnostics and Therapeutics to the client while collaborating with referring physicians and ensuring
patient safety
. The incumbent will work directly with all clients, referral sources and funding agencies to deliver high quality clinical evidence based care. Additionally, the incumbent continuously works on growing the overall business through excellent customer service.
* Conduct appointments and set-up of equipment for sleep diagnostic testing based on American Academy Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines.
* Evaluate client therapies based on referrals and then determine respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians.
* Initiate PAP therapy when prescribed, providing patients with
education
, instructions of use, and cleaning and maintaining of their equipment.
* Provides appropriate regular follow-up to clients to evaluate effects of therapeutic care, recommending adjustments and modifications if required to increase compliance and comfort with therapy.
* Actively promotes related products and provides solutions to client needs.
* Responsible for maintaining most up to date continuing
education
as related to the position to ensure that clients are receiving most current therapies and devices.
* Recognizes the importance of client safety in the Air Liquide Healthcare organization.
* Responsible for following established company protocols for the cleaning and disinfection of all equipment.
* Responsible for all required administration tasks.
* Responsible for complying and maintaining knowledge of all funding processes and systems.
* Ensures quality documentation through completion of all company documentation and forms (both digital and non-electronic) as per policy.
* Maintains client confidentiality and protects Air Liquide Healthcare’s operations by keeping information confidential.
* Seeks to continuously improve the operation of the branch by evaluating processes and workflow, and participating in other quality improvement activities.
* Provides new staff and student instruction, supervision and evaluation when necessary.
* Participates in oxygen and other respiratory services including on call when required.
* Required Qualifications And
Competencies:
* * College Certificate or Diploma in a Technical/ Medical Science field where permitted
* Registered Respiratory Therapist
* Registered Nurse or RPN/LPN
* RPSGT or CCSH
* College Certificate or Diploma in a Technical/ Medical Science field where permitted
* Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body
* Good knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP therapy
* Working knowledge of Microsoft, Google applications and Android
* Additional Information
* _Air Liquide Healthcare provides equal opportunities for all applicants and is committed to fostering an
inclusive
and accessible environment. Accommodations are available on request for cand…
