Posted by:
Pro Vita Care Management 

Job Category:
Nursing 

Job Location:
Others BC, British Columbia, CANADA

Vacancies: 7 Vacancies 


 

Job # : 185963


Target groups:
Newcomers in Canada 

Posted date: April 27, 2022 

Expire after: -667 days 

Web Site: https://provita.ca/careers/current-openings/

 

Job detail


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Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Oyster Harbour

Pro Vita is looking for strong, experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a passion for the elderly to join one of our teams to support our residents in various Long Term Care, Assisted Living and Mental Health Facilities around British Columbia. 

Signing Bonus Offered! 

APPLY NOW! https://provita-external.scouterecruit.net/jobs/PV1453

Company Name: ProVita Care Management 
Job Title:  Licensed Practical Nurse (NOC 3233)
Location of Work: Ladysmith
Term of Employment: Full-time, Part-time & Casual, Permanent
Start Day: As soon as possible 

 

Shift(s):

 

Full-time: 4 days on & 2 off, 3pm-11pm, 35 hours/week

Full-time: 4 days on & 2 off, rotation between 7am-3pm & 3pm-11pm, 35 hours/week

Part-time: Thursday to Sunday, 3pm-11pm, 30 hours/week

Casual: As needed


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.

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Must Haves:

  • Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurses program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience recognized by the BCCNP.
  • Maintains a Valid First Aid and CPR “A” Certificate.
  • Maintain Occupational First Aide Level 1 status (may be a Level 2 depending on site).
  • Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations. 

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Nice to Haves:

  • Gerontological experience preferred.
  • MDS education (Gold Care or Point Click Care).
  • 1-2 years’ experience in a complex care site is preferred.

What Pro Vita will offer you:

  • A competitive salary.
  • Paid vacation and sick entitlement, as we believe in employees’ well being.
  • A benefits package that includes Extended Health & Dental Care (Chiropractor, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, etc), Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program and Out of Country Emergency Care.
  • Educational opportunities where we will fund your education, if approved, to help advance your career with us.
  • A Talent Management Program where we will grow and develop you into supervisor and managerial roles, if desired.
  • Internal opportunities at other locations within our company, since we believe in promoting from within.
  • A fun environment with company events and activities. We celebrate site anniversaries, years of service, professional appreciations, staff appreciation events and an annual Holiday party.