Licensed Practical Nurse | Permanent, Part-Time | Evenings

Brookside Lodge Community; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living facility is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Surrey, Canada. You will provide essential nursing care and ensure a safe environment for residents. Required qualifications include a diploma in Practical Nursing and current registration with the College of Nurses BC. The role offers a competitive hourly wage between $32.84 - $41.35, pending collective agreement rates.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses BC.
• Successful completion of RAI MDS certification.
• All applicants must pass the Criminal Records Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care as per established policies and physician orders.
• Ensure supply and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics.
• Create a comfortable and safe environment for residents.
• Optimizes resident's potential for maximum functional ability.

Skills

Nursing care

First Aid with CPR

Communication

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Registered with College of Nurses BC

Job description

Overview

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with the Accessible British Columbia Act 2021 and the BC Human Rights Code, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth – then join us!

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

Responsibilities

• Providing for nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an LPN. Utilize sound nursing practice principles to deliver excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s).
• Ensures the supply, control, and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, and ensures protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.
• Creates a comfortable and safe environment that provides opportunities for privacy, dignity, autonomy, independence and individuality and maintains the resident’s personal lifestyle and values.
• Optimizes each resident’s potential to achieve or maintain maximum functional ability.
• Seeks direction from the RN when resident needs exceed experience or scope of practice.
• Exercises sound nursing judgment by reporting any change in resident status in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse as necessary and takes appropriate action.
• Fosters an atmosphere conducive to the provision of optimal care and effective functioning of the assigned resident home area through collaboration with other team members, monitoring resident care, communicating with residents and family members, and providing guidance to Personal Support Workers / Unregulated team members assigned to the care unit.
• Liaises with medical team members, nurse specialists, consultants and supports effective clinical care for all residents.
• Continually assesses one’s own nursing practice and learning needs.
• Participates in and attends in-service programs provided by the community as well as conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Documents priorities, target dates and strategies or interventions on the individualized care plan to achieve the best possible outcomes for each resident.
• Works with the resident, family members, and interprofessional team to systematically collect data for the nursing history on admission, readmission, and change in status, and provides ongoing assessment and appropriate documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must haves :

• Diploma in Practical Nursing.
• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses BC.
• Successful annual completion of RAI MDS certification as per Ministry of Health requirements for AIS.
• Current First Aid with CPR.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicant.

Bonus points for having :

• Long Term Care Experience.

Act upon your desire to help others and join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Additional information

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with the Accessible British Columbia Act 2021 and the BC Human Rights Code, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.

Leveling rate of pay $32.84 - $41.35 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends, then the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement pay rates starting rate.