Licensed Practical Nurse | Casual

Sienna Senior Living; Osoyoos; On-site; CAD 45,240 - 56,963; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living in Osoyoos is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care in accordance with established policies and plans. This critical role aims to optimize resident care and ensure safety while following all regulations.

The ideal candidate will be registered with the College of Nurses BC, possess a Diploma in Practical Nursing, and be proficient in collaboration with medical teams. Competitive hourly pay is offered, commensurate with experience. Join our dedicated team!

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses BC is essential.
• Successful completion of RAI MDS certification as required by the Ministry of Health.
• Ability to pass Vulnerable Sector and Criminal Records Checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in accordance with established policies and resident plans.
• Ensure proper management of drugs and narcotics.
• Create a comfortable environment for residents.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Collaboration with medical teams

Documentation skills

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Registered with College of Nurses BC

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a critical role within our communities that impacts the lives of residents.

Responsibilities

• Providing nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an LPN. Utilizing sound nursing practice principles, ensure delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s).
• Ensuring the supply, control, and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, and ensuring protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.
• Creating a comfortable and safe environment that provides opportunities for privacy, dignity, autonomy, independence and individuality while maintaining personal lifestyle and values.
• Optimizing each resident’s potential to achieve or maintain maximum functional ability.
• Seeking direction from the RN when resident need exceeds experience or scope of practice.
• Exercising sound nursing judgment by reporting any change in resident’s status in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse and taking appropriate action.
• Fostering an atmosphere conducive to the provision of optimal care and the effective functioning of the assigned resident home area through collaboration with other team members, monitoring resident care, communicating with residents and family members, and guiding Personal Support Workers/Unregulated team members assigned to the care unit.
• Liaising with medical team members, nurse specialists, consultants, and supporting effective clinical care for all residents.
• Continuously assessing own nursing practice and learning needs.
• Participating in and attending in-service programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops provided by the community.
• Documenting priorities, target dates, and strategies or interventions on the individualized care plan to achieve the best possible outcomes for each resident.
• Working with the resident, family members, and interprofessional team to systematically collect data for the nursing history on admission, readmission, and change in status, and providing ongoing assessment and appropriate documentation.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must Haves

• Diploma in Practical Nursing.
• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses BC.
• Successful annual completion of RAI MDS certification as per Ministry of Health requirements for AIS.
• Current First Aid with CPR.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicant.

Bonus Points For Having

• Long Term Care Experience.

Compensation

Wage Leveling rate of pay $32.84 - $41.35 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends

EEO Statement

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.