Licensed Practical Nurse

The Salvation Army; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in British Columbia is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a hands-on role providing nursing care to residents. Responsibilities include assessing resident needs, developing care plans, administering medications, and documenting care effectively. Required qualifications include graduation from an LPN program, current licensure, CPR certification, and recent nursing experience. This role offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $32.84 to $41.35 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a recognized practical nursing program.
• Must demonstrate full scope practice status.
• One year of recent nursing experience required.
• Must hold current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor residents' strengths and limitations.
• Develop and modify individualized care plans.
• Administer medications as per policy.
• Provide personal care and assist residents with meals.
• Document information related to residents' care.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to deal effectively with others

Physical ability for the duties

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Graduation from a recognized LPN program

Current full practicing licensure in good standing

One year’s recent related experience

Current certificate in CPR

Job description

Overview

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Temporary PT LPN

Rotation LPN03 DERG

4 on and 3 off; 5 on 2 off as per rotation

0700 - 1500 / 1500 - 2300

FTE: 1.0

Wage Grid Range as per BCNU Master Collective Wage: $32.84 - $41.35/hr

Responsibilities

Typical Duties

• Assesses and monitors residents actual and potential strengths and limitations. Utilizes a holistic model of assessment including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual needs. Where appropriate, encourages resident participation in activities of daily living.
• Contributes to the development and modification of the individualized care plan, including attending and providing input into the care conferences, grand rounds and family conferences.
• Performs all nursing care and nursing procedures applicable to the LPN Standards of Practice scope.

Evaluates outcomes

• Records observations and is able to understand and utilize the nursing process. Reports problems and/or changes to designated Team Leader [RN/RPN] and/or Clinical Care Coordinator.
• Administers medications including liquid narcotics to assigned residents according to policy and procedures. This includes all subcutaneous, intramuscular injections.
• Participates in admissions, discharges, transfer and placement of residents in accordance with the Access Priority guidelines and facility operating policies.
• Documents information on the resident’s chart, including all pertinent clinical information related to the residents condition care and nursing procedures.
• Provides personal care to the residents, assists residents with meals and all other aspects of their care.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Must be full scope practice status
• One year’s recent related experience.
• Current full practicing licensure with the College of Practical Nurses of BCCNM in good standing.
• Current certificate in CPR.
• Completion of the Learning Hub 8 moderate to high risk violence prevention modules

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $32.84 to $37.10 with a maximum of $41.35.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

Accommodation and Application

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.