Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Casual

Optima Living; Vernon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community living organization in Vernon, BC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care and mentor staff. The role involves developing care plans, administering medication, and ensuring high standards of resident care. Qualified candidates will possess a nursing diploma and be registered with the nursing regulatory body. Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills are required. This position also qualifies for significant relocation assistance and signing bonuses.

Benefits

Provincial student loan forgiveness program

Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000

Signing bonuses up to $5,000

Qualifications

• Registered with provincial nursing regulatory body and in good standing.
• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans under direction for residents' care.
• Direct and assist care aides in procedures.
• Administer and monitor medication, educating residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Infection control procedures

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Nursing diploma

Job description

Let us welcome you home to The Hamlets at Vernon in Vernon, BC.

At Optima Living, we’re committed to building communities where everyone truly feels at home whether you live here or work here. We operate Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Memory Care, and Long-Term Care communities across Alberta and British Columbia, and our vision is simple: For every person to feel at home.

This isn’t just something we say it’s something we live by. All of us here feel it’s a genuine honour to work with our residents. We believe in a resident-centered approach, where the resident is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our credo, “Let us welcome you home,” we strive every day to create a space where people feel seen, supported, and truly at home.

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.

***Please note this location qualifies for the provincial student loan forgiveness program, relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, as well as signing bonuses up to $5,000***

Responsibilities

• Ability to develop care plans under the direction of the Director of Care or designate for the physical, psychological and social care of the residents.
• Ability to 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 resident as needed
• Assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and participate in the evaluation of the current and future medical needs.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care treatments and informs the Director of Care 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
• 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

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of Nursing diploma
• Registered with provincial nursing regulatory body 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 CPR and First Aid
• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check