Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Victoria

FLOAT LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Victoria, British Columbia

Full Time, Full Availability

At Amica we are united in our purpose to provide the best care in Senior Living in a supportive environment. We are setting a new standard for senior living in Canada by combining unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities with expert care and support to deliver a personalized senior living experience. We are committed to enriching the lives of seniors now and as their needs change, and offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options. Established in 1996, we own and operate over 30 residences in British Columbia and Ontario, and continue to grow in select markets. Find out how you can become part of a team where you belong and make a real impact every day.

JOB SUMMARY

In accordance with applicable corporate policies, provincial legislation, standards and regulations, and the College of Nurses, the Float Wellness Support Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to residents with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement in the assigned Residence. The Float Wellness Support Nurse will work in a direct-care clinical capacity as a wellness nurse at Amica residences primarily on Vancouver Island. Reporting to the Director of Wellness when within a residence, the Float Wellness Support Nurse’s role is centered on direct clinical care. Assignment to a residence in the lower mainland is possible in the event that there is no need on Vancouver Island. Should there be no need on Vancouver Island, the Float Wellness Support Nurse will be assigned other duties based on operational needs.

KEY DUTIES

1. Provides nursing care to residents, develops, evaluates and modifies support plans, participates in care planning and works collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver resident-centred care.
2. Functionally supervises Resident Care Partners to ensure that resident care requirements are being met.
3. Contributes to the resolution of infection control and health and safety issues.
4. Collaboratively works with other departments to ensure wellness standards are maintained and resident safety is prioritized.
5. Keeps the residence Director of Wellness promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action.
6. Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of the position.
7. Ensures that work is carried out in accordance with applicable environmental, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures and all other Ministry of Health and wellness legislation and standards, policies and procedures relevant to the work.
8. Performs other related duties consistent with the duties outlined above as assigned.

HOW Do I Qualify?

Education:

• Licensed Practical Nursing diploma from a recognized and accredited college.

License/Designation:

• Member in good standing with a current registration with the College of Nurses in the province of jurisdiction.
• Medication Administration certification.
• First Aid and CPR certified.

Experience:

• Three (3) years experience as a LPN in a health care environment.

Knowledge:

• Skills associated with geriatric-gerontology practices.
• Principles of activation and rehabilitation in gerontological nursing.
• Needs of retirement care residents and the aging process.
• Infection control guidelines.
• Medication administration standards.
• Nursing documentation standards.
• Principles of verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Infectious diseases and preventive measures.
• Lifting, transferring and positioning techniques.
• Equipment operation specific to specialty area.
• Legislative regulations and policies related to retirement care.
• Applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to provide quality care using the knowledge, skills, judgement and attitudes needed to practice safely.
• Ability to administer medications and perform nursing care procedures safely.
• Ability to identify and report changes in resident condition or needs through observation of physical and mental condition/behaviour.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to treat residents with respect, dignity and care.
• Ability to contribute effectively as a team member.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and electronic care systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Ability to work in a flexible environment to meet the needs of the residents, including weekend and holiday coverage, as required.

Personal Suitability:

• Soft skills- Demonstrated ability to adjust to different residences, management styles and needs at each residence.
• Must be able to work Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to serve and care for seniors.
• Open, friendly and responsive.
• Able to apply tact, discretion and sound judgement.
• Meets the physical demands of the job.
• Trustworthy, empathetic, reliable and adaptable.
• Shows initiative and commitment to excellence.
• Resident service oriented.
• Routine attendance of regularly scheduled shifts.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Courses in gerontology, aging or dementia are an asset.
• Experience with YARDI (electronic care system) is an asset.

At Amica Senior Lifestyles we are passionate about working together in a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters innovation and turns ideas into action. We remain committed to creating workplaces that reflect the communities in which we operate. We are actively seeking applicants from all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, Black, Indigenous, racialized people, and persons with disabilities and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.