Lpn - Casual (On-call)

**Westminster House is currently recruiting for a casual LPN to cover vacation and sick leave.**

**HOURS OF WORK**:
varies depending on shift

**WAGE**:
BC Wage Leveling in Effect - wage will depend on experience

**UNION**:
BCGEU

**ROLE**:
Under the direction of the Resident Care Manager, nurse in charge or designate, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assess, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for their work assignment in accordance with competency guidelines within the standards of practice as outlined by the College of LPNs of BC and current legislative scope of practice.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

- Assesses the residents’ needs on admission and continually, in terms of their ability to meet physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs within facility limitations.
- Plans, with the Care Aides/LPN’s and multidisciplinary team, the care required to meet the residents’ needs as much as is possible within available resources.
- Develops and implements a written resident care plan and ensures regular review and revision as required.
- Provides direct nursing care including administration of medication, treatments approved, nursing procedures and provides guidance, support and information to residents and their families.
- Assists the physician with examinations, diagnostic tests and therapeutic measures.
- Follows agency policies and departmental procedures in the performance of all duties.
- Maintains, for each resident, accurate record of problems, care given, observations and procedures carried out, progress and goals.
- Evaluates care continuously with Care Aide/LPN’s and multidisciplinary team including participation in formal resident care conference.
- Provides assistance, direction and supervision of Care Aides/LPN’s in care provided for resident, and in the completion of duties.
- Assists with the performance evaluation of Care Aides/LPN’s by providing objective observations to Nurse in charge/nurse on duty or designate.
- Monitors and removes from use, malfunctioning or defective equipment and supplies and reports same to Nurse in charge/nurse on duty or designate.
- Identifies and reports hazards/incidents/accidents. Documents these in the designated format and forwards to Nurse in charge/nurse on duty.
- Promotes and maintains positive communication with all residents, staff and public.
- Maintains safe and hygienic work environment through tidy work habits and safe use of equipment.
- Responsible for resident care as assigned in the absence of the Nurse in charge/Nurse on duty or designate, and for initiating emergency measures in the event of fire or disaster.
- Attends in-service training and workshops as required by Westminster House.
- Participates in the Quality Improvement Program, through input into the development of standards, conducting QI activities as assigned, problem identification and suggestions for resolution.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

- Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses.
- Current full practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC (CLPNBC).
- At least one (1) but prefer two - three (2 - 3) years recent experience working as a full scope Licensed Practical Nurse in the residential care setting.
- Valid BC Drivers License.

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to read English
- Ability to deal with others effectively, and participate as a team member.
- Ability to carry out the duties of the position both physically and emotionally.
- Ability to organize work and deal with challenging issues.
- Ability to operate related equipment.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $32.84-$41.35 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- nursing: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- LPN (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2021-07-08