Licensed Practical Nurse-Cordova House

The Bloom Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Vancouver seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to implement care plans and provide comprehensive nursing duties in a residential setting. Candidates must have a diploma, effective communication skills, and the ability to work compassionately with vulnerable populations. This position allows for impactful work within a supportive environment, enhancing the quality of life for residents facing life-limiting conditions.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with active membership in the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC.
• Six months of palliative care experience or equivalent training.
• Industry-recognized certifications in food handling and crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement residential care plans for clients and perform nursing duties.
• Provide physical, mental, and social care within LPN scope of practice.
• Work effectively with clients experiencing various challenges.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under stress

Empathy with vulnerable populations

Understanding of dying process

Ability to lift and move residents

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma

Current OFA1

Food Handlers and Sanitation Course

Non-violent Crisis Intervention course

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse implements the residential care plans for each client / resident and performs all general nursing duties to enhance the physical, mental, and social care of the clients / residents within the LPN scope of practice.

EDUCATION / PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :

• Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma with practicing membership in College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC
• Current OFA1
• Six (6) month’s palliative care experience or the Employer will consider an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Industry recognized Food Handlers and Sanitation Course.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention course preferred.

ABILITIES / SKILLS :

• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal amount of supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and in a changing work environment.
• Ability to empathize and work with people who may have experienced abuse, poverty, grief and loss, oppression, violence, mental health challenges, and / or addictions issues, and / or those who may be living with HIV / AIDS or other life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position such as capabilities which are compatible with walking, stopping, bending, and lifting heavy residents using effective and safe body mechanics.
• Capable of understanding various stages of the dying process and applying principles to support individuals, families and self through the dying process.
• Ability to handle residents with underlying mental illness and drug dependencies.

Deadline for submission : June 13th, 2023 for internal applications or vacant until filled

OPEN TO : INTERNAL AND EXTERNALLY

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Bloom Group.

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