Cape Cod Healthcare·Parksville, British Columbia
The Licensed Practical Nurse assesses patient and family needs, reports findings, and implements the prescribed plan of care under the direction of the RN and MD. Responsibilities also include continuously evaluating patient response, identifying ancillary service needs, and maintaining clear, concise narrative documentation of skilled care provided.
Assesses patient and family needs, reports new or pertinent findings to RN and MD.
Follows prescribed plan of care as completed by the RN in order to address identified needs.
Demonstrates the skills and judgments to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient, within the guidelines of his/her licensure.
Evaluates and reassesses the identified problems, care provided and patient's response on a continuing basis.
Identifies ancillary services needed by patients and families and reports findings to RN.
Collaborates and communicates on a regular basis with the Team Leader, Office Nurse, RN and members of the inter-disciplinary team as needed.
Assists patients and families in accessing appropriate community resources.
Records narrative documentation to reflect skilled care.
Documentation is clear, concise and addresses specifics of teaching, direct care and response of patient / caregiver.
All other duties as assigned.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects VNA’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.
Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing. Current LPN license in MA. CPR certification required. Minimum one (1) year recent experience in an acute care facility. Homecare and computer skills preferred.
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing and hold a current LPN license in Massachusetts, along with required CPR certification. A minimum of one year of recent experience in an acute care facility is mandatory, with homecare and computer skills being preferred qualifications.
Market context
In British Columbia, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, with competition often strongest for positions that require recent clinical experience or post-basic education. Candidates with current BCCNM RN registration, Basic Life Support (Level C) where required, and experience aligned to the unit usually stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to the specific unit skills and recent experience listed.