Community Care RN or RPN (Kamloops)

Community Care RN or RPN (Kamloops)

16 Oct
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Plan A Kamloops/British Columbia
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Kamloops

16 Oct

Plan A Kamloops/British Columbia

Kamloops

We are currently seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) OR Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with expertise in IV therapy and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) administration to join our agile community care team, travel to Sunpeaks required. . The successful candidate will be responsible for administering TPN/IV hydration according to the TPN program guidelines and physician orders, with training provided by the TPN team.

Key Responsibilities

- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.

- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.

- Educating patients and their families on health management and disease prevention strategies.

- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.

- Adhering to all regulatory standards, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with healthcare guidelines.

Client-Specific Skills and Abilities

- Administer TPN/IV hydration following the TPN program guidelines and orders.

- Provide IV hydration as needed based on blood work or client condition, utilizing an additional CADD pump when required.

- Perform weekly changes of SC butterfly for hydromorphone infusions and facilitate Fentanyl Patch changes as required.





- Conduct central line flushes and maintenance, including weekly dressing changes.

- Monitor patient weight and vital signs and ensure accurate documentation, reporting all findings to the TPN program.

Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or a degree in Psychiatric Nursing (RPN)

- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) or (RPN) license in British Columbia, Canada.

- First Aid and CPR

- Experience with TPN injections, an asset, however will train

- Certification in IV therapy is preferred.

- Proficiency in using infusion pumps and monitoring equipment.

- Strong attention to detail and adherence to complex protocols.

- Ability to perform general RN duties.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

- Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning

The position consists of 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening Monday to Friday. A local from Sunpeaks would be be preferred.

Travel Kilometers will be paid from Kamloops, or a possibility of accommodations in Sunpeaks for the during of the contract.

We look forward to hearing from you.

IND#1

IND#2

📌 Community Care RN or RPN (Kamloops)
🏢 Plan A Kamloops/British Columbia
📍 Kamloops

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