Licenced Practical Nurse - Full Time Resource Nurse

Surrounded by shops and restaurants, and only minutes for the Lougheed Highway, Nicola Lodge is a new long-term care community designed to serve seniors in the Tri-Cities communities of British Columbia.

Full Time Resource Nurse

Wages: $31.89 - $40.15

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth – then join us!

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse your typical day will impact the following ways:

• Ensures the supply, control, and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, ensures protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.
• Works with the resident, family members, and interprofessional team to systematically collect data for the nursing history on admission, readmission, and change in status, and provides ongoing assessment and appropriate documentation.
• Fostering an atmosphere that is conducive to the provision of optimal care, and the effective functioning of the assigned resident home area through collaboration with other team members, monitoring resident care, communicating with residents and family members, and providing guidance to Personal Support Workers/Unregulated team members assigned to the care unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Documents priorities, target dates and strategies or interventions on the individualized care plan in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for each resident.
• Providing for nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an LPN. Utilizing sound nursing practice principles, ensure delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s).
• Continually assesses his/her own nursing practice and learning needs.
• Seeks direction from the RN when resident need exceeds experience or scope of practice.
• Creating a comfortable and safe environment that provides opportunities for privacy, dignity, autonomy, independence and individuality and maintenance of personal lifestyle and values.
• Liaising with medical team members, nurse specialists, consultants and supports effective clinical care for all residents.
• Exercises sound nursing judgment by reporting any change in resident’s status in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse as necessary, and takes appropriate action.
• Optimizing each resident’s potential to achieve or maintain maximum functional ability.
• Participates in and attends in-service programs provided by the community as well as conferences, seminars, and workshops.

Must Haves

• Diploma in Practical Nursing.
• Successful annual completion of RAI MDS certification as per Ministry of Health requirements for AIS.
• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses BC.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicant.
• Current First Aid with CPR.

Bonus Points For Having

• Long Term Care Experience.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.