Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care - Langara

Providence Healthcare; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care in a collaborative environment. The role involves conducting assessments, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety while adhering to established protocols. Ideal candidates will have LPN registration and CPR certification, along with strong decision-making and organizational skills.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• LPN registrant with CPR certification required.
• Graduated from a recognized Practical Nurse program.
• Ability to perform CPR and carry out nursing duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and respectful nursing care to patients.
• Conduct assessments and monitor patient signs/symptoms.
• Administer medications and maintain communication with the team.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Decision making

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Teaching

Education

Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses

Registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives

Current basic cardiac life support certification

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84/Hr. - CAD $41.35/Hr.

Summary

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager or Resident Care Manager and working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients/residents according to established policies and procedures and the Standards of Practice for the Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. The LPN functions as an independent practitioner, while recognizing situations such as increased patient acuity or care that falls outside the scope of an LPN as appropriate for accessing the RN/RPN for collaborative support and/or clinical intervention.

Opened in 1991, St. Vincent's Langara is a three-story facility featuring a spacious atrium on the main floor. This atrium leads to a charming patio, complete with gardening areas for residents to enjoy. Additionally, the serene atmosphere is enhanced by a peaceful chapel adorned with beautiful stained glass windows.

What You Bring

Education:

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant
• Current basic cardiac life support certification

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies
• Ability to prioritize and organize work
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs

What We Offer

• A competitive Salary: $32.84-$41.35 CAD
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Inclusive Culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day

• Provide safe and respectful nursing care, adhering to established policies, individualized care plans, and priorities
• Conduct thorough assessments, monitor signs/symptoms, and communicate with the RN/RPN as needed
• Prepare patients for procedures, transfers, and admissions, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team
• Administer medications per protocol, monitor effects, and maintain communication with the team
• Utilize evidence-based resources to stay updated on nursing practices
• Respond to incidents such as codes, injuries, spills, and alarms, following procedures
• Assist with staff orientation, demonstrating procedures and providing support
• Address patient/resident and family learning needs, provide educational materials, and make referrals
• Attend care planning meetings, provide input, and advocate for patients/residents
• Collaborate with the team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans
• Assist with discharge planning based on patient status and external supports
• Operate and clean equipment, report malfunctions, and handle hazardous materials. Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, faxing, and maintaining records

Who We Are:

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.