LPN - Gemstone Care Centre; PV

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Gemstone Care Centre, Kamloops

APPLICANTS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH BCCNMAS AN LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) TO BE ELIGIBLE.

Pro Vita is looking for
multiple

Licensed Practical Nurses / LPN
with a passion for the elderly to join one of our teams to support our residents in Long Term Care.

Company Name: Pro Vita Care Management Inc. (Pro Vita)

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (NOC 32101)

Location of Work: 1955 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC, V2B 3M4

Term of Employment: Permanent Full-time, Casual

Start Date: As soon as possible

Vacancies: Full-time& Casual

Wages: $32.84 - $41.35 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.
• 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.
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.

What Pro Vita will offer you, as per Collective Agreement:

• Paid vacation of 4-8% and sick entitlement, as we believe in our employees' well being.
• A benefits package that includes:
  • Extended Health that includes prescription drug coverage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, massagetherapy, naturopathy care, osteopathic care, physiotherapy, psychologist care, speech therapy, & more!
  • Dental care that includes basic dental, exams, preventative, routine care and dental restorations.
  • Group life insurance,
  • Employee and family assistance programs,
  • Out of country emergency care.
• Talent Management Program where we will grow and develop you into the career you want, whether adifferent front-line role, supervisory, or managerial, if desired.
• Educational opportunities where we will fund your education after your first year to help advanced your career with us.
• Internal opportunities at other locations within our company, to grow our employees from within!
• A referral program in which Employees are trusted and given the opportunity to help create the teams they work within, receiving up to $4,000

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 .

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.

* Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, August 2024.