LPN (Casual)

Job summary

Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration and medical treatments, while evaluating the effectiveness of individualized care plans. Liaise with residents' families regarding health status changes and assist with the admission, discharge, and transfer processes.

Job details

Looking for a job where you can contribute to the sum of human happiness and truly make a difference? Join us! We're crafting a purposeful, happy and vibrant seniors' community where our residents and employees flourish together. Magnolia Gardens has been a respected leader in senior living in Langley since 2001, offering both independent living and private long-term care. We are part of Bria Communities, a local, private company that operates four vibrant retirement communities in Langley and Tsawwassen. WHO ARE YOU? You want to work for a company that sees people of all ages as valuable individuals, not just numbers, clients or patients. Your values include: Acting with respect to people of all ages, but especially older adults Providing elevated customer services that put seniors' needs, comfort, and dignity first Being a supportive and collaborative team member who contributes your skills and knowledge to create purposeful, happy and vibrant senior communities. Leading the way by taking initiative, always improving, and bringing positivity to work with you every day. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM Competitive wages Flexible schedules Discounted employee meals Career growth and development opportunities We’re locally owned and operated Shifts: 0700-1500, 1500-2300, 2300-0700 Education & Experience Currently registered in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse Program Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience in long term care is preferred Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care, including administration of medications, medical treatments and documented procedures as per provincial regulations, professional standards of practice and facility policies and procedures. Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care plans and treatments Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents Ensure the appropriate clinical assessment of residents is completed and followed up on through a care plan or planned intervention. Assessments include, but are not limited to Braden Scale, SLUMS, Morse Fall Risk, basic vital signs, neuro vital signs, medication reviews and Care Conferencing processes. Develop and implement individualized care plans and ensure the plans are implemented. Liaises with Residents’ families, updating them with any changes in health status, medication changes, or personal care needs. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must have the ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relations by displaying tact, courtesy and patience with residents, guests, volunteers and employees. Respects and maintains the spirit, dignity and individuality of the residents. Able to work independently with minimum supervision and possess solid critical thinking and decision-making skills. Physically and mentally able to carry out the duties of the position under minimum supervision Leads and supports staff and volunteers to advance resident health and social goals Fluency in English both written and orally Safely and efficiently operate all equipment associated with the duties of the position Full role profile available upon request MAG1

What you’ll do

Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration and medical treatments, while evaluating the effectiveness of individualized care plans. Liaise with residents' families regarding health status changes and assist with the admission, discharge, and transfer processes.

Requirements

Must be a currently registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the BCCNM and have graduated from an accredited Practical Nurse Program. A minimum of two years of nursing experience in long-term care is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive wages • Flexible schedules • Discounted employee meals • Career growth and development opportunities

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing care
• Medication administration
• Clinical assessment
• Care planning
• Critical thinking
• Decision-making
• Interpersonal relations
• Patient advocacy
• Documentation
• Vital signs monitoring
• Collaboration
• Initiative
• English Language
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Positivity
• Patience
• Critical Thinking
• Proactivity
• Nursing
• Nursing Care
• Clinical Assessments
• Personal Care
• Long-Term Care
• Vital Signs
• Patient Discharges
• Tactfulness
• Midwifery
• Senior Living
• Fall Risk Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Licensed Practical Nurse/Care Coordinator
• Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
• Nursing Associate Professionals
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses