We are looking for dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) who are passionate about long term care/ Memory Care. Working in collaboration with our interdisciplinary team you will assist and support residents in making choices that promote independence, enhance their lives, and enable them to age with dignity.
Your kindness, caring, trustworthiness, empathy, and compassion are part of what makes you tick.
You are a team player that works fluidly with residents, families, and colleagues every step of the way.
You are extremely detail-oriented; making sure that instructions are given and followed to the letter, and accurate records are kept.
Your emotional stability is unwavering; tough situations are all in a day’s work, but so is the joy and fulfillment.
KEY DUTIES
- Perform a range of nursing interventions such as initial and ongoing resident assessments, treatments, medication administration, wound care, falls risk assessment and prevention, transfer/discharge processes, as well as providing support and guidance, and education to the Resident Care Aides;
- Participate in the development and implementation of care plans and nursing interventions in collaboration with the resident, family and interdisciplinary team.
- Consult with the RN, DOC or Clinical Educator regarding topics such as nursing interventions, medications, treatments, dressings, tube feeding, complex diabetic care, etc.
- Communicating with resident and families as required to ensure needs are met and services are highly satisfactory.
- Demonstrating an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process and or living with a disability.
- Facilitating and encouraging family involvement with residents.
- Administrating medications within the LPN scope of practice and in accordance with regulations and standards.
- Performing the appropriate delegated nursing skills accurately and skillfully.
- Completing routine assessments and continuous observation of resident health status and reports observations to the Director of Care and then acting upon observations as appropriate.
- Ensuring services identified in the Care Plan are provided in accordance with the established service standards and at the approved levels.
- Ensuring that proper documentation of services and charting is completed as per policies and procedures.
- Monitoring and maintaining records reflecting residents physical and mental condition.
- Documenting resident incidents in the client record.
- Ensure that resident rights are maintained and respected which includes confidentiality and the right to participate in his or her own care.
- In conjunction with the RN/DOC, you will mentor, assign, and delegate other members of the team to meet Resident care and service needs.
- Ensure the supply, control and safe keeping of drugs and narcotics on site.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
License/Designation:
- Registered and in good standing with BCCNM
- Current CPR/First Aid Certificate
- First Aid (Required), must have current Emergency First Aid
- Food Safe Certificate, Food Handlers Certificate (Required)
- Proof of COVID vaccination
Education:
- Graduate from a recognized LPN Program and must hold a valid current registration with the BCCNM.
Experience:
- Competent in electronic documentation and eMar
- Fluent in English both verbal and written
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Previous experience in Long-Term Care Preferred
Personal Suitability:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- You have the physical ability and stamina to carry out the duties of the role.
- You have a genuine passion for caring for our residents.
- Ability to organize workloads and have excellent time management skills.
- You can work independently as well as take direction, be a team player, be flexible, and be able to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift (6:00 am – 2:00 pm)
- Afternoon shift (2:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
- Night shift (10:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
- Holidays REQUIRED
- Weekends REQUIRED
If our values resonate with you, and you meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
