Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care| Casual Agency Contract | Victoria, BC

Job Summary Licensed Practical Nurse – Long Term Care. Casual Agency Contract. Victoria, BC. Pay: $47.50/hour. 1-year experience in LTC mandatory. 8-12 hour casual pick‑up shifts. Company Hero Care provides contract/travel nursing services across Canada. The team is expanding to support Licensed Practical Nurses. Qualifications Minimum 1 year experience. Licensed Practical Nursing License in good standing with the Provincial College of Nurses. Current BCLS. Skills & Ability Patient care. Head to toe assessment. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Patient/family education and instruction. Basic Responsibilities Plan and manage patient care according to each patient’s needs. Interview patients and record their medical history and physical condition. Obtain patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration. Provide routine care for patients. Observe patients’ health. Review medical charts. Accompany patients to their rooms. Assist physicians and registered nurses. Communicate with patients and their families. Perform standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler. Prepare specimens for lab courier. Administer medications. Provide wound care. Prepare and administer injections and/or enemas. Assist with patient comfort. Monitor catheters. Specific Duties Maintain care standards. Perform diagnostic tests. Communicate with doctors and residents to keep everyone updated on test results and treatment recommendations. Monitor resident care. Conditions of Employment Must comply with Human Resource, Corporation, and Department Policies. Must provide satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Must maintain Licensed Practical Nurse class license with the Provincial College of Nurses. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hero Care