Resident-Centered LPN & Care Team Leader

Retirement Concepts; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Seniors Housing Management is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to lead and coordinate care in a community setting. The role reports to the Director of Care and guides care delivery, liaising with physicians, families and other professionals to ensure high-quality resident-centered care.

The LPN will administer medications, assess conditions, and participate in interdisciplinary conferences and care plan reviews.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program for Practical Nursing and holds a current license with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as an LPN.
• Successful annual Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) competency testing.
• Previous experience in a long term care facility is an asset.
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
• Assesses residents’ needs; implements and evaluates individualized resident-centered care plans.
• Ensures residents rights are observed and adheres to a holistic philosophy of wellness.
• Liaises with physicians, community agency representatives, families, visitors, volunteers, other disciplines and departments to ensure quality resident-centered care is delivered.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments within the limitations of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Monitors and reports changes in physical and psychological conditions of residents; documents changes on the resident health record and notifies family and physician of changes in condition.
• Active participant in Interdisciplinary Care Conferences.
• Participates in care plan reviews to ensure current and individualized care plans.
• Supports the administrative requirements at the community in accordance with established standards, including admissions, discharge and confidentiality.
• Provides coaching and direction to care staff and uses in-the-moment education to improve resident care.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of community policies and procedures, including emergency procedures and equipment management.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

LPN license

English proficiency

Medications administration

Wound care

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

RAI competency

First Aid Level 1

Computer skills

Physical ability 25 lbs

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma / LPN qualification

BC College of Nurses and Midwives license

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

West Coast Seniors Housing Management is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to lead and coordinate care in a community setting. The role reports to the Director of Care and guides care delivery, liaising with physicians, families and other professionals to ensure high-quality resident-centered care.

The LPN will administer medications, assess conditions, and participate in interdisciplinary conferences and care plan reviews.