Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Agassiz (20 - 30 minutes drive from Chilliwack)
Join our quiet community as a Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN & impact the lives of our residents in our Senior Communities at Agassiz, conveniently 20-30 minute drive from Chilliwack
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| Company Name: |
Pro Vita Care Management |
| Job Title: |
Licensed Practical Nurse (NOC 32101) |
| Location of Work: |
1525 Mackay Crescent, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A3 |
| Term of Employment: |
Casual |
| Shift(s) |
Varies |
| Wage*: |
$31.89 - 40.15 per 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.
- 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.
Other Companies Call This Role:
- Practical Nurse
- General Nurse
