Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse (Bedford Manor)
Job Description
Posted Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10 : 00 AM
Connective is a dynamic non‑profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.
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 CLASSIFICATION
Union. This position is open to applicants of all genders.
LOCATION
Bedford Manor
SHIFT HOURS
- Full Time (15 hours / week)
Saturday and Sunday (8 : 00am-4 : 00pm)
WHAT WE OFFER?
Committed Living Wage Employer2022 & 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware from NEOC2023 High‑Performance Culture Award from SupportingLinesCompetitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension planCareer and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departmentsAccess to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in‑house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress ManagementAccess to On‑Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before paydayConnective 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 RELSHIPS
Reports and is accountable to the Assisted Living Manager or their designateEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and residents>Function as a multi‑disciplinary team memberLiaises with the staff and managers of Connective as necessaryKEY 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 livingEstablishes, 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 planningContributes 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 requiredPerforms 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 enemasDocuments nursing decisions and outcomes and reports problems and / or changes to designated nursing staffDiagnoses conditions and communicates resident status changes to the designated Community Care ClinicianProvides 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 resident s according to operating policies and proceduresDocuments and updates all relevant information about care and procedures to achieve resident safety and comfort according to unit specific policy and procedurePerforms related clerical duties such as answering the telephone, making appointments, ordering supp lies and initiating requisitionsLeads 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 teamShares knowledge, provides direction, assignment and supervision to unregulated Health Care Aides (Residence Worker - Grid 10) as appropriateParticipates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committeesMaintains 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 equipmentPerforms other related duties as assignedWORKING CONDITIONS
Function independently, while remaining a member of the support teamHandle confidential / sensitive material with integrity and discretionAdhere to Connective’s policies and proceduresAdhere to the Community Care and Assisted Living ActAdhere to the requirements of the Assisted Living RegistrarBe available to work flexible hours during the daytime, evenings, and weekends based on operational needs and requirementsQUALIFICATIONS
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 experienceCurrent, full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)REQUIREMENTS
Criminal Records ChecksProof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and / or funder requirements.As Connective is a unionised 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.
IMPORTANT
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, observe their weekly hours limit if under a temporary or study visa, and provide proof of eligibility if selected for the role.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
At Connective, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a strong and representative workforce, we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities or other marginalized communities.
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