Lpn - Permanent, Part Time -assisted Living

Menno Place is one of BC’s largest campuses-of-care ranging from independent living to complex care for 700 residents over 11.5 acres in Abbotsford, BC. Founded in 1953 by the Mennonite Benevolent Society, Menno Place has the privilege of serving the physical, emotional, spiritual and relational needs of residents, families and staff alike. We are looking for Licensed Practical Nurses who work with kindness, compassion and will serve our fragile seniors with respect and dignity.

This position works under the direction of the Director of Care. **This is a permanent part time position in assisted living with an FTE of 0.84 which is 63 hours biweekly. The hours of work are 1400-2100 & 0700-1400.**

**DUTIES & FUNCTIONS**:

- **DUTIES & FUNCTIONS**:
1. Collaborates with Life Enrichment Coordinator for the intake/screening of prospective tenants suitability for PP and to ensure tenants remain within the parameters of the program.

2. Initiates, implements, updates and evaluates the care plans for PP tenants. Promotes tenant involvement in health care decision: provides information and opportunity to discuss concerns and respects personal choices.

3. Reviews and obtains pertinent health status information, and updates information in Senior Care.

4. Responsible for PP AL record keeping and charged accordingly.

5. Reports concerns related to tenant safety to families and to the Life Enrichment Coordinator/Manager of AL Care.

6. Acts as a liaison between the tenant and Home Health, Pharmacy, families, mental health and acute care agencies.

7. Creates and reviews daily tasks sheets for related staff, evaluates services provided and implements changes to services as needed.

8. Performs nursing related duties for tenants and various treatments/procedures as outlined in the competencies required of the LPN as required.

9. Collaborates with the AL LPN Lead to ensure services for tenants are provided.

10. Attends staff in-service and continuing education programs, and approved work-related conferences and seminars.

11. Participates with on-call program for the Apartments as designated.

12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Graduation from an approved Practical Nurse Program and holds current registration with the BC College of Licensed Practical Nurses
- Minimum of 2 years LPN experience
- A working knowledge of MSWord, Office, Excel., Senior Care and computer software programs knowledge an asset
- Knowledge of PP service an asset

**SKILLS & ABILITIES**:

- Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to organize work
- Ability to operate related equipment

**HEALTH & SAFETY**:

- Is aware of their rights and responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers and tenants.
- Is alert to and promptly reports or corrects all actual or potentially hazardous situations.
- Does not operate or use faulty equipment.
- Promptly reports personal injury and seeks first aid as needed.
- Participates in fire safety demonstrations and fire drills and knows the organization’s fire and disaster plan.

All applicants for this job posting must provide satisfactory proof, or have such proof on file, that he/she has received the COVID-19 vaccination and any required COVID-19 booster vaccination. This requirement shall be waived if the applicant has not received the vaccination due to any legislated protected human rights grounds. In such a case, and upon presentation of sufficient proof, the [Employer] shall make reasonable attempts to accommodate the applicant to carry out his/her role where possible recognizing that the health and safety of other employees and residents will be a priority.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $31.89-$40.15 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift

Licence/Certification:

- LPN/RPN (required)

Work Location: In person