Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

A community-focused health service organization in New Westminster is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to assess and care for patients. This role involves developing care plans and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates should be graduates from a recognized nursing program with recent gerontological nursing experience and possess a Level 1 First Aid Certificate. The position offers a competitive salary range of $32.84 to $41.35 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program.
• One year of recent related gerontological nursing experience.
• Current Registered Practical Nurse status with BCCNM.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop care plans.
• Provide nursing care and maintain patient records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning sessions.

Skills

English proficiency

Ability to organize work

Interpersonal skills

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse registration

Graduate of recognized nursing program

Current Level 1 First Aid Certificate

Job description

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

Job description

Position Purpose Summary

1. Assesses patient/resident/family's actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.
2. Provides a supportive environment for patient/resident/family. Promotes patient/resident/family involvement in health care decisions; provides information and opportunity to discuss concerns; respects personal choices.
3. Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the individualized plan of care, including attending and providing input into multidisciplinary care planning meetings and family conferences.
4. Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and FHA standards and evaluates outcomes. Records observations and reports problems and/or changes to designated staff.
5. Performs admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients/residents according to agency operating policies and procedures.
6. Documents and updates all relevant care and procedure information to ensure patient/resident safety and comfort.
7. Operates and maintains effective functioning equipment related to patient/resident care such as bathtubs, scales, and mechanical lifts.
8. Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients/residents and staff.
9. Assists in the orientation of new staff, students, and other members of the Health Care Team.
10. Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings, and committees.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

1. Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

2. One (1) year’s recent, related gerontological nursing experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

3. Current Level 1 First Aid Certificate

Required Skills/Knowledge

1. Must be able to speak and write English competently, and to understand written and oral instructions.
2. Ability to deal with others effectively.
3. Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.
4. Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BCCNM, including administering medications.
5. Ability to operate related equipment.
6. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Physical Physical ability to carry out all the nursing-related duties.

PREFERRED SKILLS/capabilities

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• BCCNM – Active Registration – and in “good standing”
• 3 references
• Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

As Per Facilities Subsector Collective Agreement

$32.84 - $41.35

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.

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.