Licensed Vocational Nurse (Clinic)

About the role

With traumatic brain injury, life changes in an instant. For us, there is no greater reward than easing human suffering and helping people put their lives back together. As an Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will play a critical role in transforming lives and helping individuals regain their independence and quality of life. At CNS, we are a community of "PATHfinders" who work together to find every path possible for our patients to reach their maximum independence and quality of life. We create a supportive work environment through selflessness, innovation, and hard work. We take work very seriously, but we also enjoy a great atmosphere of fun and professional development, and we are committed to promoting a rich environment for each other to thrive through collaboration and empowerment.

Responsibilities

The Staff Nurse - Renders professional nursing care at the residential site pursuant to the objectives and policies of the facility. Must possess excellent assessment skills, self-confidence and be assertive in advocating for good patient care in working independently as a nurse. Must be highly organized and prioritize all nursing tasks and procedures in a shift. Education of patients and staff is a vital component of this position. Some on-call work is required. This position is full time at the clinic and residential site.

• Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient.
• Supervises, administers, assists with, and delegates the distribution of medications.
• Takes vital signs and monitors the medical progress of patients.
• Completes documentation and reporting.
• Follows physician's orders and individual nursing care plans, including assisting patients with daily routines, catheter irrigating and assisting with respiratory treatments.
• Provides emergency first-aid for patients and staff if needed.
• Administers TB tests and Hepatitis B vaccines for staff.
• Teaches, monitors, administers and documents individual patient programs including ADL's (as outlined on the Needs and Services Plans) and therapeutic home programs in English.
• Performs toilet and chair transfers with assistance for