LPN (PV2709)
Job No:
PV2709
Location:
Vancouver
Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Royal Ascot Care Centre (Address: 2455 E Broadway, Vancouver, V5M 1Y1)
Pro Vita is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with a passion for the elderly to join one of our team to support our residents in Long Term Care in Vancouver.
Explore our AMAZING bonuses and perks!
- Competitive *Wage: $32.84 - $41.35 /hour
- Comprehensive benefits package - including extended health & dental with 80-100% coverage, Employee Assistance Program and more!
- Wellness Program.
- Opportunities for advancement within the organization through Talent Management.
- Continuing education support.
- Click to learn more about what we can offer you!
Term of Employment: | Full-time, Casual |
Shift(s) |
Full-time (35 hours/week): 4 days on & 2 days off, 7am-3pm; 4 days on & 2 days off, 3pm-11pm; 4 days on & 2 days off, 2 days 7am-3pm & 2 days 3pm-11pm Casual: As needed for all shifts - 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am. |
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.
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, February 2023.
Other Companies Call This Role:
- Practical Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner
- General Nurse