Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Optima Living • Kamloops, BC, Canada

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Optima Living • Kamloops, BC, Canada

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Let us welcome you home to The Hamlets in Kamloops, BC.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision : For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.

As the Licensed Practical Nurse, you will be responsible for providing professional nursing care to residents, including medication administration as well as mentoring and coaching unregulated staff.

Please note this location qualifies for relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, as well as signing bonuses up to $5,000

Responsibilities

Ability to develop care plans under the direction of the Director of Care or designate for the physical, psychological and social care of the residents.

Ability to direct and assist care aides in the use of appropriate procedures ensuring the provision of a high standard of resident care.

Administer, monitor and record medication administration, educate resident as needed

Assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and participate in the evaluation of the current and future medical needs.

Demonstrated ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care treatments and informs the Director of Care or designate and / or the resident’s physician of significant changes in the condition of any resident

Provide personal care assistance, nursing procedures, and mentorship and coaching of Health Care Aides

Working with residents to meet care requirements and communicate any concerns to the doctor and manager as needed

Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adult is vital in this role

Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes

Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures

Qualifications and Experience

Completion of Nursing diploma

Registered with provincial nursing regulatory body and in good standing

Experience in a residential care setting is preferred

Demonstrate infection control procedures

Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners

Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests

Superior oral and written communication skills

Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts

Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 pounds

Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents

Conditions of Employment

Completion of CPR and First Aid

Clear Police Information Check

Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

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