Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Simon Fraser Lodge

Pro Vita is looking for strong, experienced multiple Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a passion for the elderly to join one of our team to support our residents in Long Term Care in Prince George. 

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We offer a signing/working bonus for hours worked!  APPLY TODAY & LEARN MORE!!  

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Must Haves:

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurses program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience recognized by the BCCNM.
• Holds an active registration with the BCCNM as an LPN. 
• Maintain Occupational First Aide Level 1 status.
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations. 
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter. 
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.

What Pro Vita will offer you, as per Collective Agreement:

• Re-location package to assist you with moving & re-locating to Prince George.
• Paid vacation of 4-8% and sick entitlement, as we believe in our employees' well being.
• A benefits package that includes:
  • Extended Health that includes prescription drug coverage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, naturopathy care, osteopathic care, physiotherapy, psychologist care, speech therapy, & more!
  • Dental care that includes basic dental, exams, preventative, routine care and dental restorations.
  • Group life insurance,
  • Employee and family assistance programs,
  • Out of country emergency care.
• Talent Management Program where we will grow and develop you into the career you want, whether a different front-line role, supervisory, or managerial, if desired.
• Educational opportunities where we will fund your education after your first year to help advanced your career with us.
• Internal opportunities at other locations within our company, to grow our employees from within!
• A referral program in which Employees are trusted and given the opportunity to help create the teams they work within, receiving a $100 gift card for every referral made!

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Nice to Haves:

• Gerontological experience preferred.
• MDS education (Gold Care or Point Click Care).

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Responsibilities:

• Observes, monitors, documents and updates information about resident’s physical and psychological condition, care, and nursing procedures.
• Provides and assists with personal care to residents as required.
• Supports emergency staff scheduling, as required.
• Ensures adherence to Infection Control Practices and provides education as required for Outbreak and basic infection control practices. 

Assesses resident health status including, but not limited to:

• Differentiating between normal and abnormal physical findings
• Recognizing deviations from mental health baseline, differentiating between dementia and delirium
• Assesses and monitors resident’s actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Taking appropriate action such as consulting with the primary physician or making referral to the Mental Health Team.

If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders – Apply Today! 

*Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, March 2023.

Contact us: careers@provita.ca 

Pro Vita Head Office Business Address: Suite 204 - 15288 54a Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 6T4 

Other Companies Call this Role: 

• Practical Nurse
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• General Nurse

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