Cape Cod Healthcare·Parksville, British Columbia
Provide palliative care services including symptom management and patient education while collaborating with specialists and community providers. Assist in the transition to hospice care and maintain accurate narrative documentation of skilled care provided.
Provide palliative care services including symptom management, education on medications and lifestyle changes to enhance quality of life, while collaborating closely with palliative specialist and community providers.
Work with MSW to initiate discussions on advanced directives and goals of care to ensure a smooth and timely transition to hospice.
Assesses patient and family needs, reports new or pertinent findings to the Palliative Specialist 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 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.
Sign-On Bonus Eligible! 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 or the equivalent. Homecare and computer skills preferred.
Requires a graduate degree from an approved LPN school of nursing and a current LPN license in Massachusetts. Candidates must have at least one year of recent experience in an acute care facility and hold a valid CPR certification.
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.