License Practical Nurse - Casual (Evening & Night)

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse will assess and monitor resident safety while performing clinical nursing procedures and administering medications. They will also collaborate with the care team to update care plans and provide direct personal care to residents.

Job details

Responsibilities: * Work in collaboration with the Care Team to assess, plan, implement and monitor resident safety including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual needs on a on-going basis * Perform nursing procedures such as applying and changing sterile and/non-sterile dressings, colostomy care and irrigation, taking/recording blood pressures and temperature. * Evaluate resident outcomes; record observation and report problem and or changes to designate * Provide personal care and assistance to residents * Provide a supportive environment for the resident; contributing to the development and modification of resident care plans; attend and provide input into interdisciplinary care meetings. * Document and update relevant information to ensure resident safety * Administers medication consistent with established policies and procedures * Maintain a safe working environment for the residents * Responds to a variety of incidents such as codes, injuries, or falls, aggressive behavior and fire alarms. Report incidents and fills out appropriate forms in accordance with established procedures * Transfer residents utilizing established techniques and mechanical aids. * Supports the New Vista Model of Service, Mission, Vision, Values and Person Centered Care principles * Other duties as assigned Qualifications * Graduation from a Recognized Program for Practical Nurses and holds a valid BC Practical Nurse license in good standing * At least 2 years’ experience working with older adults. * Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. * Ability to deal with others effectively * Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position * Ability to organize work * Ability to operate related equipment Job Type: CASUAL Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for this posting. Employees of New Vista must apply via the Internal Application Process. An applicant that has more availability to work Evening (15:00-23:00) and Night Shifts. (23:00-07:00)

What you’ll do

The Licensed Practical Nurse will assess and monitor resident safety while performing clinical nursing procedures and administering medications. They will also collaborate with the care team to update care plans and provide direct personal care to residents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid BC Practical Nurse license and have at least two years of experience working with older adults. The role requires the physical ability to perform nursing duties and effective communication skills.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing procedures
• Resident assessment
• Medication administration
• Care planning
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Patient documentation
• Safety monitoring
• Personal care
• Incident response
• Mechanical aid usage
• Communication
• Organization
• Colostomy
• Integrated Care
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Psychology
• Medication Administration
• Nursing
• Personal Care
• Irrigation (Landscaping And Agriculture)
• Wound Dressing

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses