Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Casual

Optima Living; Hope; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse at Riverside Manor, Hope. The role includes developing care plans, administering medications, and mentoring health aides while ensuring high-quality resident care. Candidates should possess a nursing diploma and be registered with the provincial nursing body, showcasing strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Registered with the provincial nursing regulatory body and in good standing.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 25 pounds.
• Two or more years of full-time Canadian nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans for residents under direction.
• Administer and monitor medication.
• Mentor and coach Health Care Aides.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Infection Control Procedures

Education

Nursing diploma

Job description

Let us welcome you home to Riverside Manor in Hope, BC.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo: “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents, and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident is the focus of all our endeavors.

As the Licensed Practical Nurse, you will be responsible for providing professional nursing care to residents, including medication administration, as well as mentoring and coaching unregulated staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans under the direction of the Care Coordinator or designate for the physical, psychological, and social care of the residents.
• Direct and assist care aides in the use of appropriate procedures, ensuring the provision of a high standard of resident care.
• Administer, monitor, and record medication administration; educate residents as needed.
• Assist in creating and managing nursing care plans and participate in evaluating current and future medical needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care treatments and inform the Care Coordinator or designate and/or the resident’s physician of significant changes in the condition of any resident.
• Provide personal care assistance, nursing procedures, and mentorship and coaching of Health Care Aides.
• Work with residents to meet care requirements and communicate any concerns to the doctor and manager as needed.
• Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adults.
• Ensure compliance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes.
• Maintain awareness of accident and injury prevention through safe work practices and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of Nursing diploma.
• Registered with the provincial nursing regulatory body and in good standing.
• Demonstrate infection control procedures.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple resident requests.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and problem-solve.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, squat, kneel, and lift 25 pounds.
• Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents.

Are you legally authorized to work in Canada? * Yes / No

Do you currently reside within Canada? * Yes / No

Do you require sponsorship now or in the future? * Yes / No

What is your status in Canada? *

Do you hold an active unrestricted BCCN&M License, CLPNA, and/or CRNA License? * Yes / No

Please attach your License copy. *

Do you have two or more years of full-time Canadian nursing experience? (Must have 2800 hours of nursing experience, generally equivalent to 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time or multiple years of casual work, etc.) * Yes / No

Have you completed all current provincial required vaccinations, including Tuberculosis, Influenza, and others? * Yes / No

Please attach the required provincial vaccinations. *

Do you have a Valid CPR and First Aid certificate? * CPR / First Aid

Please attach the Food Safe and First Aid certificates. *

Please attach your relevant and highest educational certificate pertaining to the role. *

Please provide three work references from a supervisor/manager, including their name, reporting relationship, phone number, and email address. *