Lpn (Casual)

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 Manager of Care. **This is a casual position.**

**DUTIES & FUNCTIONS**:

- Performs nursing care for residents on assigned shifts, assessing needs, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.
- Documents observations and therapeutic treatments on the health record.
- Assumes a multidisciplinary approach to the development of a care plan, including nursing needs and approaches to be used by Health Care Assistants (HCA) and other health care workers in conjunction to the physician’s plan of care.
- Performs various treatments/procedures as outlined in the competencies required of the beginning Licensed Practical Nurse, including administration of oral, injectable, and topical medications.
- Provides a supportive environment for resident/family. Promotes resident involvement in health care decision: provides information and opportunity to discuss concerns and respects personal choices.
- Assists with the collection of information to support Quality Improvement activities.
- Attends and provides input at committee meetings as required, and participates in multidisciplinary care conferences.
- Supports and directs the HCAs in the delivery of quality resident care.
- Assists in providing emergency resident care as indicated by the Care Team and/or physician.
- Shares in the admitting, discharging, and transferring of residents, and assures accurate records are kept.
- Maintains RAI coding competency as required. Updates care plans and maintains RAI assessments in the required time frames in an accurate manner.

**Skills, Attributes, Abilities**:
Education, Training and Experience
- Graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse Program and holds current registration with the BC Council of Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Competency in all skills outlined in the competencies required of the beginning Licensed Practical Nurse from the BC Council of Licensed Practical Nurses.

Skills and Abilities
- Respectful and courteous manner with residents, staff and families
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.

**Compensation**

Competitive compensation.

Prerequisite for hire: Criminal Record Check and TB Clearance.

The successful applicant for this job posting must provide satisfactory proof, or have such proof on file, that they have 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 their role where possible recognizing that the health and safety of other employees and residents will be a priority.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $31.89-$40.15 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime

Licence/Certification:

- LPN/RPN (required)

Work Location: In person