Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Casual

Optima Living; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing exceptional care in a supportive environment. As a vital member of the team, you will administer medications, assist in nursing care plans, and provide personal care to residents. With a strong focus on compassion and resident-centered care, this role allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. The organization values its staff and offers opportunities for professional growth, including relocation and signing bonuses. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and possess the necessary skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Relocation Bonus

Signing Bonus

Qualifications

• Completion of Nursing diploma and registered with provincial nursing association.
• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor medication, educate residents as needed.
• Provide personal care assistance and mentorship to Health Care Aides.
• Ensure compliance with health service standards and safety statutes.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Compassion

Education

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Let us welcome you home to White Heather Manor in Kelowna, BC.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supported 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.

***Please note this position qualifies for relocation and signing bonuses***

Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor and record medication administration, educate resident as needed
• Assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and participate in the evaluation of the current and future medical needs
• Provide personal care assistance, nursing procedures, and mentorship and coaching of Health Care Aides
• Working 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 adult is vital in this role
• Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes
• Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

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

Conditions of Employment

• Completion of First Aid
• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check