Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Weekends DayShift

Optimaliving; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values compassion and care in Chilliwack. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you'll play a vital role in providing exceptional care to residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team, supporting residents in a vibrant community. Your expertise in nursing will help shape the care plans and assist in the daily needs of those you serve. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you, providing a fulfilling and rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor medication, educate residents as needed.
• Assist in creating nursing care plans and evaluate medical needs.
• Provide personal care assistance and mentor Health Care Aides.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Infection Control Procedures

Education

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Weekends Day Shift

Let us welcome you home to Chilliwack Lifestyles in Chilliwack, 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor and record medication administration, educate residents as needed.
• Assist 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.
• 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 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.