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Licensed Practical Nurse‑ Casual

Clarendon Court | Vancouver, British Columbia

Casual Shift

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you’ll find a fulfilling career in a collaborative and faith-driven environment where your well-being is prioritized. As an LPN at Clarendon Court, you will provide person-centered care, assist with service planning, supervise health care delivery, and contribute meaningfully to the lives of our Assisted Living residents.

Join our dedicated team at Clarendon Court, our Assisted Living residence in Vancouver, in a casual Licensed Practical Nurse position.

As an LPN, you’ll:

• Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality, person-directed care.
• Assist with resident assessments, care planning, and service delivery.
• Administer medications and document all care activities using systems like PointClickCare.
• Monitor resident health changes and coordinate with external healthcare providers.
• Provide leadership and guidance to health care aides and support staff.
• Foster a positive and fun team environment, aligned with Baptist Housing’s servant leadership values.

• A Heart for Service: Make a real impact in the lives of seniors.
• Supportive Team Culture: Work in a positive, values-driven atmosphere.
• Flexible Casual Schedule: Ideal for those seeking fewer shift times.
• Weekend Availability: Most shifts will occur over weekends.
• Faith-Based Mission: Be part of a team that lives out values like compassion, respect, and fun.

• Graduate of a recognized Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Current registration in good standing with BCCNM.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in senior care, preferably in Assisted Living.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and supervise support staff.
• Consent to a Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults.

You are a dedicated LPN whose approach to care is defined by compassion and empathy. Your ability to connect with residents on a personal level goes beyond fulfilling your duties; it's a heartfelt commitment to exceeding their needs. Your communication skills are exceptional, allowing you to convey instructions clearly and maintain a sense of calm in challenging situations. Your resilience shines through in complex and stressful moments, demonstrating adaptability and organizational prowess in adjusting care strategies as needed. Residents feel valued and heard in your presence, thanks to your attentive listening and genuine care. Your medical knowledge encompasses not only the normal aging process but also the complexities of altered cognitive function and age-related diseases, allowing you to tailor care strategies accordingly. You possess a deep understanding of medication administration protocols, standard precaution techniques, outbreak management, and pain management strategies, among other essential elements of healthcare delivery. Your collaborative nature has earned you the respect of your colleagues, who see you as a valuable team member. You bring a sense of humor and a fun-loving spirit to the care environment, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all.

This casual, excluded position is benchmarked to the BCNU LPN wage scale, with competitive hourly rates. Compensation ranges from $32.84 to $41.35 per hour, in accordance with Level 3 LPN rates under the Provincial BC Nurses Collective Agreement.

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. Joining Baptist Housing means becoming a part of a committed and compassionate team that strives to create a warm and relational community where you can confidently bring your whole self to work, knowing that your contributions are valued and recognized. Our people and our values are what set us apart, and together we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

• Meaningful Service: Your work matters! You can make a real impact on the lives of our residents. Your role is both fulfilling and purposeful.
• Supportive & Fun Community: We're more than colleagues. Experience a supportive, safe, and fun environment where we take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
• Recognition & Appreciation: Experience appreciation events and receive recognition awards through our team programs.