Licensed Practical Nurse

 LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 

The Licensed Practical Nurse administers medications as prescribed by the client’s physician and documents administration and dispensing of medication in accordance with Battlefords Treatment Centre policies and procedures. 

OPERATIONAL DUTIES 

• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures. 
• Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered and at change of shift. Phone the preferred pharmacy with any issues or questions in regard to client medication. 
• Check the Rights for safety in giving medications. 
• Dispenses client medication during scheduled times. 
• Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practice. 
• LPNs are the liaison between our preferred pharmacy and Battlefords Treatment Centre. Submit new client’s prescriptions to the pharmacy for refills and initial prescriptions. Receive all medication refills and new prescriptions from the pharmacist once a week. 
• Communicate with the Addiction Counsellors regarding any med changes for the client during treatment. 
• Dead med any restricted medications from the clients or unused prescriptions. 
• Enter new client medication information into the database. 
• File medication documentation into each client file. 
• Attend staff meetings and any other applicable staff meetings and training. 
• Gather and organize medication for clients that are leaving treatment. 
• Acknowledge and comply with staff communication protocols. 
• Adhere to established Battlefords Treatment Centre policies, code of professional conduct, and code of ethics which holds all staff accountable for their behavior and professionalism. 
• Identify and report immediately to your supervisor any inappropriate and unethical behavior witnessed of staff or clientele. 
• Support the Accreditation process and adhere to all Accreditation processes and standards as per the Canadian Accreditation Council. 

To Apply Email: 

• Managing Nurse 
• Amanda Salvalaggio 
• Amanda-Salvalaggio@poundmaker.org 
• 780-458-1884