Travel Licensed Practical Nurse

• About us

Vehema Staffing is situated in Vancouver Island, BC Canada. Vehema Staffing is a nursing staffing agency that places qualified healthcare professionals in health care facilities across Canada. We believe in the value of providing an exceptional experience for patients and staff alike, and this is best attained through the right staff-to-patient ratio.

We have assignments available around Vancouver Island & Greater Vancouver Area.

Who we are looking for:

• Must have a valid BCCNM License
• Valid CPR & TB test
• One year experience (preferred)
• Driver's license with transportation preferred, but not required*
• Point Click Care and/or RAI Certification is preferred

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team and provide quality patient care. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, providing treatments and medications, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Observe and document patient's condition and progress.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Maintain accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
• Provide education to patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Communicate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate quality patient care.
• Assist in the development of individualized patient care plans.

Benefits to working at Vehema Staffing:

• Mobile App - Clock in/out, see your schedule.
• Vision, Dental and Extended benefits for FT assignments
• Competitive wages
• Travel Nurse referral bonuses
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexibility

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $45.00-$50.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus
• Tips

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• CPR Certification (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Nanaimo, BC V9R 0A8 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nanaimo, BC V9R 0A8: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-03-06