Department: Nursing
Reports To: Division Leads
Location: Vancouver Clinic
Work Schedule: 7.5 hours per day/37.5 hours per week. Weekend rotation.
OVERVIEW
Olive Fertility Centre is a patient-centered care facility which views patient care from the patient’s perspective. All employees embrace this concept ensuring patients receive excellent quality care with a compassionate, attentive touch. This is a position for a Licensed Practical Nurse .
PREREQUISITES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Diploma in Nursing from an accredited educational institution recognized or approved by the BCCNM.
2. Current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as Authorized to practice – Current – Practising LPN.
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider (current certification, within last year)
4. Strong computer skills. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, in particular). Understanding of the internet is necessary.
5. Previous experience in reproductive endocrinology is not required but is preferred however due to the complexities of this nursing specialty. Previous gynaecology, labour and delivery, or sexual health nursing are also preferred experiences for the Nurse in the learning role.
REQUISITE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Please see the BCCNM document Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada: Requisite Skills and Abilities.
Notable skills and abilities from this document include:
· Able to problem solve, reason, make decisions and use critical thinking to develop professional judgment
· Speak, write, read and comprehend English and/or French adequately to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner
· Recognize their own non-verbal signals and interpret those received from others while considering individual differences in expression and associated meaning
· Manage own behaviour well enough to provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care
· Fulfill responsibility as part of a team
· Set priorities and organize actions in an environment with multiple demands
· Manage time appropriately
· Develop relationships and rapport with individuals and groups
· Recognize the needs of clients and colleagues
PROTOCOL FAMILIARIZATION STUDY AND REVIEW
· Professional Standards for Licensed Practical Nurses (BCCNM)
· Scope of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses (BCCNM)
· BCCNM Practice Standards
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Standards of Performance will be listed in the Nurse Handbook.
· Circulating
· Ultrasound
o Monitoring
o Obstetrical
o Antral Follicle Count
· Dispensary
· Patient Orientation
o COH
o IVF/ICSI
o PGT-A
o Egg Freeze
o Emergency Sperm Freeze
· Procedural Nursing
o Scrub
o Recovery
o Hysteroscopy
o Endometrial Biopsy
· Team Nursing
o Blood List
o Cycle set-up/coordination
o Management of Early Pregnancy
o Pregnancy Loss Management
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
Out-of-Town (OOT) Program
Sperm Retrieval Program
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) Program
Donor Sperm Program
Anonymous Donor Egg Program
Known Donor Egg Program
Known Donor Embryo Program
Gestational Carrier Program
Research Projects
e-IVF Super User
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- License with the BCCNM (required)
Work Location: In person
