Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse

ROLE PURPOSE 

The Licensed Practical Nurse plays an integral part in the support provided to residents within our Assisted Living program.  Based at Bedford Manor, the LPN provides clinical level support and guidance to residents and staff.  
 
STATUS AND CLASSIFICATIONUnion. This position is open to applicants of all genders.
 
Location
Bedford Manor, Kamloops, British Columbia
 
SHIFT HOURS

Full Time (15 hours/ week)

Saturday and Sunday (8:00am- 4:00pm)

WHAT WE OFFER?

Committed Living Wage Employer
2022 & 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware from NEOC
2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLines
Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 

Reports and is accountable to the Assisted Living Manager or their designate
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and residents
Function as a multi-disciplinary team member
Liaises with the staff and managers of Connective as necessary

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

Assesses and monitors resident/family's actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.  Where appropriate, they encourage resident participation in activities of daily living
Establishes, maintains and ends a therapeutic relationship with the residents and significant others using interpersonal and interviewing techniques ensuring resident choice and autonomy in decision-making and care planning
Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the individualized plan of care, including attending and providing input into interdisciplinary care planning meetings and family conferences.  Advocates for the interest of the residents and their significant others. Collaborates with Community Care Clinician as required
Performs nursing activities and monitors/evaluates the outcomes. Performs head to toe assessments, airway management, nutrition management, infusion management, catheterizations, applying and changing simple sterile and/or non-sterile dressings, colostomy care, taking/recording vital signs, administering suppositories and enemas
Documents nursing decisions and outcomes and reports problems and/or changes to designated nursing staff
Diagnoses conditions and communicates resident status changes to the designated Community Care Clinician
Provides personal care to residents including assisting with bathing, dressing, care of skin and hair; changing beds; assisting with toilet needs; and overseeing exercise routines.
Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of residents according to operating policies and procedures
Documents and updates all relevant information about care and procedures to achieve resident safety and comfort according to unit specific policy and procedure
Performs related clerical duties such as answering the telephone, making appointments, ordering supplies and initiating diagnostic requisitions
Leads the orientation and training of clinical care for new staff(Health Care Aides- Residence Worker - Grid 10, Assisted Living Leaders- Residence Worker, Senior – Grid 12), students, and other members of the interdisciplinary team 
Shares knowledge, provides direction, assignment and supervision to unregulated Health Care Aides(Residence Worker - Grid 10)as appropriate
Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees
Maintains a safe environment for residents, significant others and staff by adhering to established safety policies, standards and procedures including emergency procedures and infection control guidelines.  Reports on unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment
Performs other related duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Function independently, while remaining a crucial member of the support team
Handle confidential/sensitive material with integrity and discretion
Adhere to Connective's policies and procedures
Adhere to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act
Adhere to the requirements of the Assisted Living Registrar
Be available to work flexible hours during the daytime, evenings, and weekends based on operational needs and requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses and one (1) year of recent, related community, acute care or long-term care experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Current, full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) 

REQUIREMENTS

Criminal Records Checks
Proof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirements.
First Aid Certificate (Certificates accepted in B.C. - WorkSafeBC)

Compensation
As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $32.84 per hour plus benefits as per the collective agreement. The wage will increase with every 2,000 hours worked up to a maximum of $41.35 per hour.

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