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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time, Part Time & Casual

Baptist Housing
West Kelowna, BC
Full-time
Part-time
Relief / Casual
Experienced
Company Benefits
Dental Insurance
Wellness Programs

Shifts are a rotation of days and evenings with the following line opportunities available:**Casual lines available_*Casual shift opportunities are also available_*At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As an LPN, you will provide person-centered care, collaborate with RN's, implement wellness programs, maintain accurate records and promote health and safety practices. *Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma from a recognized, post-secondary institution. * Current First Aid Certificate * Food Safe Certificate *As a Licensed Practical Nurse at our Kelowna communities in Baptist Housing, you'll embrace a person-centred approach to care, contributing to comprehensive care planning and evaluating service delivery. Adhering to the highest standards of practice and ethics outlined by the BCCNM, your role will involve a diverse range of nursing interventions, from assessments to medication administration. You'll collaborate closely with Registered Nurses (RNs) for complex cases and consultations and, under the guidance of managers and RNs, implement wellness programs, fostering a positive environment for both teams and residents. You will also maintain meticulous resident charting and information using advanced systems like Point-Click Care and EMAR, ensuring accurate reporting of acute resident information to our RNs. Located along the beautiful shores of Okanagan Lake, in the heart of stunning Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is an inviting community in which to live and work. Our three communities are Village at Sun Pointe, Mill Creek Village and Smith Creek Village. *You are a dedicated LPN whose approach to care is defined by compassion and empathy. Your resilience shines through in complex and stressful moments, demonstrating adaptability and organizational prowess in adjusting care strategies as needed. Residents feel valued and heard in your presence, thanks to your attentive listening and genuine care. Your medical knowledge encompasses not only the normal aging process but also the complexities of altered cognitive function and age-related diseases, allowing you to tailor care strategies accordingly. You possess a deep understanding of medication administration protocols, standard precaution techniques, outbreak management, and pain management strategies, among other essential elements of healthcare delivery. You bring a sense of humor and a fun-loving spirit to the care environment, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all. *The Master Collective Compensation detailed in the Provincial BC Nurses Collective Agreement encompasses competitive vacation allowances along with extended health and dental benefits, a municipal pension plan, an employee and family assistance program, and opportunities for professional development. LPNS are compensated at an hourly rate ranging from $31.Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to over 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long term care, assisted living, independent living, and home support in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first in a person centred approach. We're affiliated with the Fellowship Pacific Baptist churches. *At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. Joining Baptist Housing means becoming a part of a committed and compassionate team that strives to create a warm and relational community where you can confidently bring your whole self to work, knowing that your contributions are valued and recognized. Supportive & Fun Community: We're more than colleagues. Enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, a retirement savings plan, and paid vacation time. * Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual 15 per hour Extended health care * Relocation assistance * Evening shift * Morning shift * Night shift Ability to commute/relocate: * West Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Can you provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination? LPN license with the BCCNM? (