Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (FTE 1.00)

GoldenLife; Fernie; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their compassionate team in providing exceptional care to seniors. This role involves fostering a warm environment, developing tailored care plans, and leading a nursing team to ensure high-quality service delivery. With a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Join a purpose-driven organization that values respect, autonomy, and employee engagement, and take the next step in your nursing career with a supportive team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Voluntary registered retirement plan

Company contributions to retirement plan

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives required.
• Experience in Assisted Living or Long-Term Care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and administer medications as per policies.
• Develop and evaluate comprehensive care plans for residents.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Physical capability

Education

Current LPN registration

Level 1 OFA First Aid Certificate

Experience in Assisted Living or Long-Term Care

Tools

MDS/InterRAI knowledge

Computer skills

Job description

It's an amazing time to join Golden Life as we continue to expand our seniors housing, care, and services within western Canada.

We’re looking for a qualified, permanent, full-time (1.00 FTE) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our Village Nursing Care team at Rocky Mountain Village in Fernie, BC. If you're a qualified LPN, and you are a strong team player, then we’d like to hear from you!

The successful candidate will be registered with the BCCNM, and has a passion for providing high quality care and support for seniors.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

1. Fosters a warm, friendly and caring environment for residents and co-workers;
2. Ensures comprehensive care plans, tailored to the resident’s short and long term requirements, are developed, updated and regularly evaluated for effectiveness;
3. Participates in decision-making relating to matters of health and safety, resident care, and staffing;
4. Provides direct nursing care, including administration of medications, medical treatments and procedures as per provincial regulations and established policies and procedures;
5. Completes and ensures Resident’s clinical care assessments and plans are documented and accurate;
6. Coordinates nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents;
7. Provides leadership and direction to staff involved in the provision of resident care by mentoring and role modeling, fostering and promoting new initiatives;

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

1. Current LPN registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
2. Experience in Assisted Living or Long-Term Care an asset.
3. Working knowledge of MDS/InterRAI.
4. Level 1 OFA First Aid Certificate.
5. Effective communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
6. Proven computer skills.
7. A team-player.
8. Physical capability to perform the duties of the position.
9. Can provide a negative TB screening test.
10. A complete Immunization Record as outlined in the BC Centre for Disease Control for Health Care workers.
11. Successful clearance of a vulnerable sector-criminal record check.

What we offer you:

Compensation: The wage schedule of $32.84 - $41.87 per hour for this position currently falls under provincial wage-levelling.

At Golden Life Management Corporation, we are purpose-led. Our Philosophy is focused entirely upon providing the best possible quality of care to our residents and those we serve. We recognize that engaged employees are necessary to achieve our purpose and our Philosophy.

As a Golden Life Management Team member, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect, to be challenged with your work, and to have the autonomy necessary to excel. We offer competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a voluntary registered retirement plan with company contributions, for eligible employees.

If you would like to join our team, please apply today!

Golden Life Management is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.