Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Long Term Care - Brock Fahrni
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Long Term Care - Brock Fahrni
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Job Description
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Summary
Under the guidance of the Resident Care Manager and in close collaboration with a diverse healthcare team the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers topnotch nursing care to longterm care residents in addition to providing emotional comfort and support to residents and their families. LPNs in longterm care have the unique opportunity to build deep and lasting relationships with residents/families/caregivers collaborate with a compassionate and knowledgeable interdisciplinary care team and contribute to an overall sense of home for residents. Apply today and find out why so many staff in Long Term Care have committed decades of their health careers to Providence.
At St. Vincents: Brock Fahrni we foster a community that values inclusivity holistic care and a diverse array of activities to connect residents with the broader community nature and each other. Through engaging daily activities our team is ensuring a fulfilling and connected living experience for the residents in our care.
What You Bring
Education:
- Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education training and experience
- Registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant
- Current basic cardiac life support certification
Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills
- Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies
- Ability to prioritize and organize work
- Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs
What We Offer
- A competitive Salary: $32.84$41.35 CAD
- Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Inclusive Culture: We respect the diversity dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
Your Day to Day
- Provide safe and respectful nursing care adhering to established policies individualized care plans and priorities
- Conduct thorough assessments monitor signs/symptoms and communicate with the RN/RPN as needed
- Prepare patients for procedures transfers and admissions coordinating with the interdisciplinary team
- Administer medications per protocol monitor effects and maintain communication with the team
- Utilize evidencebased resources to stay updated on nursing practices
- Respond to incidents such as codes injuries spills and alarms following procedures
- Assist with staff orientation demonstrating procedures and providing support
- Address patient/resident and family learning needs provide educational materials and make referrals
- Attend care planning meetings provide input and advocate for patients/residents
- Collaborate with the team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans
- Assist with discharge planning based on patient status and external supports
- Operate and clean equipment report malfunctions and handle hazardous materials. Perform clerical duties such as answering phones faxing and maintaining records
Who We Are:
Providence Health Care is one of the largest faithbased health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence living our Mission Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate socially just exceptional and innovative care every day.
From our humble roots 129 years ago Providence has grown into globally renowned research teaching and care organization. As individuals within a missiondriven organization we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organizations long commitment to social justice and compassionate care and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Pauls Hospital site is located on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples including the territories of the xmkwym (Musqueam) Skwxw7mesh (Squamish) and Sllwta/Selilwitulh (TsleilWaututh) Nations.
Employment Type
Part-Time
