Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse

Reports To

Health Centre Operations Manager

Saulteau First Nations Mission

We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-sufficient.  As stewards of the land we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future.  We remain proudly determined.

Job Purpose

The Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse supports health care in the community and fulfills the responsibilities of the Home Care and Community Health Nursing Program.  The overall objective is to provide the community of Saulteau First Nations (SFN) with effective nursing services that contribute to and enhance the health and well-being of the SFN’s children, elders, and families.

Duties and Responsibilities

Health Care Administration

• Conducts home visits, performing basic nursing duties including checking vital signs, blood sugar levels, wound care, charting, medications checks.
• Collaborates with home care nurse – chronic and acute care to ensure a structured client assessment process to meet client needs, family supports, and service allocation.
• Maintains a system of charting and data collection to monitor and evaluate client wellness.
• Combines health sciences and clinical skills to effectively provide client care.
• Provides education and information to clients aimed at restoring, maintaining, and promoting health, as well as preventing illness, consistent with client needs and expectations, cultural, social, and spiritual needs.
• Advocates for services, supplies and access to practitioners/medical care as needed for SFN members.
• Works closely with the health department team to determine the health care needs of the community and design and deliver services to meet these needs.

Qualifications and Skills

• Licensed practical nurse (LPN) with First Aid, CPR-C.
• Experience nursing in a First Nations and rural community is an asset.
• Emergency and triage training to assess medical conditions and determine actions.
• Honest, trustworthy, respectful, and compassionate.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability to build trust, serve as a positive role model and maintain confidentiality.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Records Check.

Work Conditions

• Travel within SFN community and surrounding community.
• Work is performed primarily during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursdays.
• Travel may be required within SFN community and surrounding community.
• Lifting or moving up to 50lbs may be required.