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Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Creekstone Care Centre Pro Vita is looking for Full-time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with a passion for the elderly to join one of our team to support our residents in Long Term Care in North Vancouver.
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Pro Vita Care Management

Job Title:
Licensed Practical Nurse (NOC 32101)
Location of Work: 1526 Oxford St, North Vancouver, V7J 1E6

Term of Employment:
Full-Time, Casual
Shift(s): Full-time: 4 days on & 2 days off, 2:45pm - 10:45pm, 35 hours/week Casual: Days vary, 6:45am -6:45pm, 6:45pm - 6:45am Wage*: $ /hour Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN

Must Haves: Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurses program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience recognized by the BCCNM.
Holds an active registration with the BCCNM as an LPN.
Maintain Occupational First Aide Level 1 status.
Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Nice to Haves:
Gerontological experience preferred.
MDS education (Gold Care or Point Click Care).

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Responsibilities:
Observes, monitors, documents and updates information about resident's physical and psychological condition, care, and nursing procedures.
Provides and assists with personal care to residents as required.
Supports emergency staff scheduling, as required.
Ensures adherence to Infection Control Practices and provides education as required for Outbreak and basic infection control practices.

Assesses resident health status including, but not limited to:
Differentiating between normal and abnormal physical findings
Recognizing deviations from mental health baseline, differentiating between dementia and delirium
Assesses and monitors resident's actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.
Taking appropriate action such as consulting with the primary physician or making referral to the Mental Health Team. If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders – Apply Today*Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, February 2023.

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