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Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN

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 Prince George.

Company Name: Pro Vita Care Management
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (NOC 32101)
Term of Employment: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Shift(s):
Full-time: 4 days on & 4 days off, Rotation between 6:30am-6:30pm & 6:30pm - 6:30am, 39.4 hours/week
Full-time: 4 days on & 2 days off, 2:30pm - 10:30pm, 35 hours/week
Full-time: 4 days on & 4 days off, 6:30am -6:30pm, 39.4 hours/week
Part-time : Wednesday - Sunday, 6:30pm - 10:30pm, 20 hours/week
Part-time : Friday - Tuesday, 6:30pm - 10:30pm, 20 hours/week
Part-time : Monday - Thursday, 6:30pm - 10:30pm, 16 hours/week
Casual: Days vary, 6:30am-2:30pm, 6:30am-6:30pm, 2:30pm-10:30pm, 6:30pm-6:30am
Wage*: $ $40.15 /hour

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.
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• Practical Nurse
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• General Nurse

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