Licensed Practical Nurse

Chartwell Retirement Residences; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement community in Nanaimo is seeking a compassionate LPN responsible for delivering high-quality care to residents. The role includes personal care, medication administration, and communication with families to meet residents' needs. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in geriatric nursing and a commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors. This position requires empathy, customer service skills, and adherence to health regulations. Join an empowering team that values diversity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Strong background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term nursing.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to nursing.
• Ability to provide personal care and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic assessments and treatment, personal care, and medication administration.
• Communicates with residents and families to ensure needs are met.
• Completes routine assessments and monitors resident health.

Skills

Empathy

Customer service orientation

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Graduate from a recognized LPN Program

Valid registration with LPN associations

Job description

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 Residences.

Shift details - Casual

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.