LPN (PV1881)

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Malaspina Gardens 

Pro Vita is looking for strong, experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a passion for the elderly to join one of our team to support our residents in Long Term Care in Nanaimo. 

We offer a Signing Bonus!

Company Name: ProVita Care Management 
Job Title:  Licensed Practical Nurse (NOC 32101)
Location of Work: Malaspina Gardens in Nanaimo - 1.5 hours away from Victoria
Term of Employment: Full-time, Part-time

Shift(s):
Full-time: 4 days on & 2 days off, 7:00am-3:00pm, 35 hours/week
Part-time: 2 days on & 4 days off, 11:00pm-7:00am, 22.5 hours/week 
Part-time: 4 days on & 4 days off, 11:00am-7:00pm, 30 hours/week 

Wages*: $28.43 - $32.98, depending on years of experience

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. 

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 as per the Single Site Order currently in place. Single site orders vary by Health Authority. Some health authorities allow staff who are single sited to work at a secondary facility as a casual with a geographic cluster, call us today for more information! 
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