LPN Pre & Post Op

Job summary

The LPN will conduct pre-admission assessments and prepare patients for surgery while monitoring them during the post-operative recovery phase. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide safe, high-quality care and deliver discharge education to patients and families.

Job details

Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada’s 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. FOR ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS DURING THE HIRING PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT RECRUITMENT@CLEARPOINTHEALTH.CA FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. CLEARPOINT HEALTH NETWORK INC IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITIES WITHIN WHICH WE OPERATE. WE ENCOURAGE AND ARE PLEASED TO CONSIDER ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOUR, CITIZENSHIP, RELIGION, SEX, MARITAL / FAMILY STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ABORIGINAL STATUS, AGE, DISABILITY OR PERSONS WHO MAY REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION, TO APPLY. CLEARPOINT HEALTH NETWORK WILL ONLY CONTACT THOSE CANDIDATES BEING CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOUR INTEREST IN THIS OPPORTUNITY AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR APPLICATION. BY SUBMITTING YOUR RESUME, YOU AGREE TO CLEARPOINT HEALTH NETWORK SHARING YOUR INFORMATION WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HIRING PROCESS. CLEARPOINT HEALTH NETWORK WILL KEEP YOUR RESUME ON FILE AND PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNING PRIVACY LEGISLATION.

What you’ll do

The LPN will conduct pre-admission assessments and prepare patients for surgery while monitoring them during the post-operative recovery phase. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide safe, high-quality care and deliver discharge education to patients and families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current LPN registration and BLS certification, with at least one year of recent acute care nursing experience. Previous experience in day surgery or PACU settings is preferred, along with strong assessment and communication skills.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nursing care
• Pre-admission assessment
• Post-operative recovery
• Medication administration
• Patient screening
• Clinical documentation
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Patient-centred care
• Surgical support
• Wound care
• Diagnostic testing coordination
• Clinical Documentation
• Patient Preparation
• Medication Reconciliation
• Organizational Skills
• Quality Improvement
• Acute Care Nursing
• Patient-Centered Care
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Care Planning
• Certified Hemodialysis Nurse
• Computerized Physician Order Entry
• Critical Thinking
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Medication Administration
• Nursing Care
• Nursing
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
• Surgery
• Workers' Compensation
• Wound Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Pre-Op/Post-Op Registered Nurse
• Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
• Nursing Associate Professionals
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

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