Licensed Practical Nurse Casual AgeCare Lakeview

AgeCare Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to empowering seniors at an established care provider. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will deliver personalized, goal-directed nursing care in a supportive environment. Your role will involve collaborating with an inter-professional team to ensure high standards of care, conducting assessments, and providing direct care to residents. With a focus on dignity and respect, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors. If you are driven by a passion for care and possess the necessary skills, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required.
• Experience in a senior's environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-oriented nursing care according to provincial standards.
• Complete clinical care assessments and documentation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Care Coordination

Time Management

Customer Focus

Clinical Knowledge

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Registration

Education in Gerontology/Rehabilitation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse Casual AgeCare Lakeview

Apply locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Time type: Part time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: R23_01287

About Us
At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reporting to the Director of Care is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care.

What Is In It For You

• To work as a member of the inter-professional team as described by our Professional Practice Model applying the person centered approach to care.
• To complete and ensure resident's clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes communicated as required.
• To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required.
• To assist with scheduling of resident's care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable.
• To work closely with the Director of Care to facilitate resident's move in, move out and transfers.
• To provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Resident Care standards and policies and procedures.

What You Will Need

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State.
• Experience working in a senior's environment and with unregulated care providers preferred.
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills.
• Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
• Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Wage Leveling Salary: $32.84 - $41.35 Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!