LPN Pre & Post Op
New Westminster - Canada
Job Summary
Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canadas largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals insurance providers 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.
Position Summary
New Westminster Surgical Centre is seeking an LPN to provide high-quality nursing care to patients throughout their surgical journey from pre-admission assessment to post-operative recovery and discharge. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe efficient and patient-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-admission assessments including health history reviews medication reconciliation and patient screening.
- Coordinate required diagnostic testing and communicate significant findings to physicians.
- Admit and prepare patients for surgery ensuring all preoperative requirements are completed.
- Monitor assess and provide nursing care to patients in the post-operative recovery phase.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
- Provide discharge education to patients and families including medications wound care and follow-up instructions.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in care planning.
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe high-quality patient care.
- Promote a safe clinical environment and participate in quality improvement and professional development initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Pay range: $33 to $40/hr
Qualifications
- Current registration as an LPN in good standing with the applicable regulatory body.
- Current BLS certification required; ACLS is an asset.
Skills & Experience - Minimum one year of recent acute care nursing experience.
- Previous experience in Pre-Admission Day Surgery PACU or Post-Operative nursing is preferred.
- Strong assessment critical thinking communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative surgical environment while delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
About Company
Clearpoint Health Network partners with provincial healthcare providers to give Canadians access to independent surgery and treatments when they need it.