Licensed Practical Nurse | Casual

Sienna Senior Living; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading senior living company as a Licensed Practical Nurse, where you'll provide essential nursing care, manage medications, and foster a safe environment for residents. This role emphasizes teamwork and continuous learning, making a significant impact on residents' lives. The position offers a competitive pay rate and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered LPN with the College of Nurses BC.
• Successful completion of RAI MDS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care according to established policies and resident plans.
• Manage medications and ensure a safe environment for residents.
• Document care and strategies on individualized care plans.

Skills

Teamwork

Nursing Judgment

Communication

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Current First Aid with CPR

Job description

Casual

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with the Accessible British Columbia Act 2021 and the BC Human Rights Code, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process upon request.

If you’re passionate about being part of a team dedicated to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Licensed Practical Nurse plays a critical role within our communities, impacting residents' lives and fostering human connection.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, your typical day will include:

1. Providing nursing care in accordance with established policies, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an LPN. Ensure delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned areas.
2. Managing medications by ensuring the supply, control, and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, and following protocols on all shifts.
3. Creating a safe and comfortable environment that respects residents' privacy, dignity, autonomy, independence, and personal values.
4. Optimizing residents’ potential to achieve or maintain maximum functional ability.
5. Seeking guidance from the RN when resident needs exceed your experience or scope of practice.
6. Exercising sound nursing judgment by reporting changes in resident status promptly and taking appropriate actions.
7. Fostering teamwork through collaboration, monitoring care, communicating with residents and families, and guiding Personal Support Workers/Unregulated team members.
8. Coordinating with medical team members to support effective clinical care.
9. Continuously assessing your nursing practice and learning needs.
10. Participating in education through in-service programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
11. Documenting care and strategies on the individualized care plan to achieve optimal outcomes.
12. Gathering data on admission, readmission, and status changes, and providing ongoing assessments and documentation.
13. 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
• Current First Aid with CPR
• Successful Criminal Records Check (applicable to BC applicants)

Bonus points for:

• Long Term Care Experience

Take action on your desire to help others and join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. In accordance with the Accessible British Columbia Act 2021 and the BC Human Rights Code, support will be provided for accommodations upon request throughout the recruitment process.

Leveling rate of pay: $32.84 - $41.35 per hour until wage leveling ends, after which the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement starting rate.