Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Heights at Mt.View | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Full Time, Part Time & Casual
The Opportunity
At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. As the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you'll assume the role of Community Team Leader, overseeing medication administration, wound care, and resident assessments. Utilizing the wellness model of care and service philosophies, the LPN strives to improve residents' lives by involving them in their care and maintaining their independence to the fullest extent possible.
Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma from a recognized, post-secondary institution.
Member in good standing or eligible for membership with British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM)
Current First Aid Certificate
Food Safe Certificate
About The Role
As a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Heights at Mt. View community 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. As an ambassador of Baptist Housing, you’ll model our ministry values and demonstrate servant leadership by prioritizing the needs of others and maintaining positive relationships with residents, team members, families, and partners. Victoria ranks among the top twenty world cities for quality of life. While you serve all six of our Victoria seniors’ communities, your work location will be The Heights at Mount View, a seven-story, 260-suite long-term care community in Saanich.
Available Lines
Line Type: Rotation
FTE 0.98
Hours: 0700-1500, 1500-2300, - 2300-0700
About You
You are a dedicated LPN whose approach to care is defined by compassion and empathy. Your ability to connect with residents on a personal level goes beyond fulfilling your duties; it's a heartfelt commitment to exceeding their needs. Your communication skills are exceptional, allowing you to convey instructions clearly and maintain a sense of calm in challenging situations. 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. Your collaborative nature has earned you the respect of your colleagues, who see you as a valuable team member. You bring a sense of humor and a fun-loving spirit to the care environment, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all.
Compensation & Benefits
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. Level 3 LPNs are compensated at an hourly rate ranging from $32.84-41.35
*Relocation assistance provided to successful out of town applicants
About Us
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 live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values. We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN! We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves. We're affiliated with the Fellowship Pacific Baptist churches.
How to Apply
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