134488 - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job ID 2024-134488 City North Vancouver Work Location Cedar Gardens Department Cedar Gardens Assisted Living Home Worksite 42 - Cedar Gardens Additional Sites may be asked to fill vacant shifts at Margaret Fulton Centre Labour Agreement Nurses' Bargaining Association Union 204 - Nurses BCNU LPN (Community) Position Type Casual Job Status Casual FTE 0.00 Standard Hours / Week 0.01 Job Category Nursing Salary Grade L1 Min Hourly CAD $32.84/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $41.35/Hr. Shift Times 070001500/1500-2300/2300-0700 Days Off Various Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84/Hr. - CAD $41.35/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team at Cedar Gardens Assisted Living in North Vancouver, BC. Are you a dedicated healthcare worker and enjoy working as a member of an interdisciplinary care team? Do you thrive in both independent and collaborative environments? Apply to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Vancouver Coastal Health today! As an LPN at Vancouver Coastal Health you will: Work independently and collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary care team by performing a full scope of practical nursing functions as outlined by BCCNM for clients with stable or predictable outcomes. Perfom activities such as assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document client care and provide support to clients and their families. Maintain and advance clinical competence pursuant to the standards of practice of BCCNM for clients within an Assisted Living/Adult Day Program environment. Qualifications Education & Experience Current practicing registration as a LPN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM). One (1) year recent related clinical experience working as a LPN with geriatric clients in an assisted living and/or adult day program, or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Current CPR certificate and First Aid. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Knowledge and experience of motivational interviewing and/or brief action planning. Knowledge and experience of in the provision of wound care. Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care. Demonstrated ability to adapt and respond to the client flow and health delivery system. Demonstrated ability in dealing with a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative, creativity and professional judgment. Knowledge and practice within the standards dictated by the BCCNM for LPNs. Ability to maintain and establish rapport with clients. Demonstrated ability in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques. Demonstrated ability to apply decision making and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage/solve conflict situations. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.*** Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health. Options Apply Now Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs Software Powered by iCIMS www.icims.com