Licensed Practical Nurse

2 months ago


Beaverdell, Canada Sienna Senior Living Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Sienna Senior Living. As a critical member of our care team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality nursing care to our residents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide nursing care in accordance with established policies, physician's orders, and resident plans of care.
  • Utilize sound nursing practice principles to deliver excellent nursing and personal care in assigned home areas.
  • Ensure the safekeeping and control of drugs and narcotics, and follow protocols on all assigned shifts.
  • Create a comfortable and safe environment that promotes resident dignity, autonomy, and independence.
  • Optimize each resident's potential to achieve or maintain maximum functional ability.
  • Seek direction from the RN when resident needs exceed your experience or scope of practice.
  • Exercise sound nursing judgment by reporting changes in resident status to the RN and taking appropriate action.
  • Foster an atmosphere conducive to optimal care and effective functioning of assigned resident home areas through collaboration with team members.
  • Liaise with medical team members to support effective clinical care for all residents.
  • Continuously assess your own nursing practice and learning needs.
  • Participate in in-service programs and attend conferences, seminars, and workshops to enhance your skills.
  • Document priorities, target dates, and strategies or interventions on individualized care plans to achieve best possible outcomes for residents.
Requirements
  • Diploma in Practical Nursing.
  • Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses BC.
  • Successful annual completion of RAI MDS certification as per Ministry of Health requirements for AIS.
  • Current First Aid with CPR.
  • All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Long Term Care Experience.
Compensation

Wage Leveling rate of pay $41.35 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends, then the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement pay rates.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.