Licensed Practical Nurse

Chartwell Retirement Residences; Victoria; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join their compassionate team. In this vital role, you will ensure the well-being of residents by delivering high-quality nursing services, including personal care and medication administration. You will play a crucial part in fostering a supportive environment for seniors, while also collaborating with healthcare aides and families to meet individual needs. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of seniors and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity and inclusivity, where your contributions will truly make a difference.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health regulations affecting nursing in retirement homes.
• Empathy and understanding of seniors' needs are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, medication administration, and health services.
• Communicate with residents and families to ensure satisfaction.
• Complete routine assessments and document resident health status.

Skills

Geriatric Nursing

Medication Administration

Patient Assessment

Customer Service Orientation

Conflict Resolution Skills

Education

Graduation from a recognized LPN Program

Valid registration with LPN associations

Job description

The LPN ensures the general well being of residents through the delivery of high quality services in a manner that is consistent with the policies, procedures and philosophy of Chartwell Retirement Residence.

Shifts details: Days, evenings and night shift - Full-Time and Part-time

Hourly rate: $33.50 to $43.65

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Provides basic assessments and treatment, personal care, medication administration and delegated health services to the residents, as well as providing support and guidance, and education to the Health Care Aides;
• 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 Assisted Living Manager 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.

The ideal candidates will possess:

• A sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long term/retirement nursing including activation, nursing and personnel administration. Knowledge of the appropriate sections of the Health Disciplines Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food and Drugs Act (Canada), Narcotic Control Act (Canada) and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statutes which influence the operation of the Retirement Home and more specifically the nursing department;
• Graduate from a recognized LPN Program and must hold a valid registration with appropriate LPN associations;
• The successful candidate has the ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors, strong customer service orientation and conflict resolutions skills.

About Us

At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.

Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail] or call 1-888-663-6448.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 17126
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 11/29/2024, 05:14 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day, Evening, Night
• Locations 622 Admirals Rd, Victoria, BC, V9A 2N7, CA
• Residence Name Chartwell Vista Retirement Community