Licensed Practical Nurse, Outpatient Procedures, Royal Columbian Hospital

Qualifications: Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). One (1) year recent relevant clinical experience in minor surgical procedures or other outpatient procedures and completion of relevant course work and/or certification, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current basic cardiac life support certification.

• Skills and Abilities Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team verbally and in writing.
• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care givers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence-informed practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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