Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

ROLE PURPOSE 

The Licensed Practical Nurse plays an integral part in the support provided to residents within our Assisted Living program.  Based atBedford Manor, the LPN provides clinical level support and guidance to residentsand staff.  

STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION
Union. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

Location

Bedford Manor, Kamloops, British Columbia

SHIFT HOURS

• Full Time (37.5 hours/ week)
  • Days and time to be determined

WHAT WE OFFER?

• Committed Living Wage Employer
• 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware from NEOC
• Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
• Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
• Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
• Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
• Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 

• Reports and is accountable to the Assisted Living Manageror their designate
• Establish and maintaineffectiveworking relationships with team membersand residents
• Function as a multi-disciplinary team member
• Liaises with the staff and managers of Connective as necessary

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

• Assesses and monitors resident/family’s actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.  Where appropriate, theyencourageresidentparticipation in activities of daily living
• Establishes, maintainsand ends a therapeutic relationship with the residentsand significant others usinginterpersonal and interviewing techniques ensuring residentchoice and autonomy in decision-making and care planning
• Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the individualized plan of care, including attending and providing input into interdisciplinary care planning meetings and family conferences.  Advocates for the interest of the residentsand their significant others.  Collaborateswith Community Care Clinician as required
• Performs nursing activities and monitors/evaluates the outcomes. Performs head to toe assessments, airway management, nutrition management, infusion management, catheterizations, applying and changing simple sterile and/or non-sterile dressings, colostomy care, taking/recording vital signs, administering suppositories and enemas
• Documents nursing decisions and outcomes and reports problems and/or changes to designated nursing staff
• Diagnoses conditions and communicates residentstatus changes to the designated Community Care Clinician
• Provides personal care to residentsincluding assisting with bathing, dressing, care of skin and hair; changing beds; assistingwith toilet needs; and overseeing exercise routines.
• Assistswith admissions, discharges, and transfers of residents according to operating policies and procedures
• Documents and updates all relevant information about care and procedures to achieve residentsafety and comfort according to unit specific policy and procedure
• Performs related clerical duties such as answering the telephone, making appointments, ordering suppliesand initiatingdiagnostic requisitions
• Leads theorientation and training of clinical care for new staff(Health Care Aides- Residence Worker - Grid 10, Assisted Living Leaders- Residence Worker, Senior – Grid 12), students, and other members of the interdisciplinary team 
• Shares knowledge, providesdirection, assignmentand supervision to unregulated Health Care Aides(Residence Worker - Grid 10)as appropriate
• Participatesin continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetingsand committees
• Maintains a safe environment for residents, significant othersand staff by adhering to establishedsafety policies, standards and procedures including emergency procedures and infection control guidelines.  Reports onunsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Function independently, while remaininga crucial member of the support team
• Handle confidential/sensitive material with integrity and discretion
• Adhere to Connective’s policies and procedures
• Adhere to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act
• Adhere to the requirements of the Assisted Living Registrar
• Be available to work flexible hours during the daytime, evenings, and weekends based on operational needs and requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses and one (1) year of recent, related community, acute careor long-term care experience; or an equivalent combination of education, trainingand experience
• Current, full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) 

REQUIREMENTS

• Criminal Records Checks
• Proof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be requiredas mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirements. 

Compensation

The wage range for this position is $32.84 to $41.35 per hour as per collective agreement

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

At Connective, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a strong and representative workforce, we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities or other marginalized communities.