Licensed Practical Nurse - Multiple Communities

Licensed Practical Nurse

Kelowna | Casual Positions

About You

You approach your role with deep compassion and empathy. Building strong and lasting bonds with those in your care is not just a duty but a genuine commitment to exceeding resident's needs. You pride yourself on being an effective communicator, adept at conveying instructions clearly and maintaining a sense of calm during challenging conversations. Even in complex and stressful situations, you effortlessly maintain composure and emotional resilience. Your adaptability and organizational skills shine as you excel in planning and adjusting resident care strategies as required. Known for your authentic care and attentive listening, you ensure residents feel valued and heard. As a collaborative team player, you've earned the respect of your colleagues and are often sought after as a valuable team member. You believe in infusing a sense of humour and a fun-loving spirit into the care team environment, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for everyone involved. 

Must Haves

• 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

You'll serve in one of our three communities, Smith Creek Village, Village at Mill Creek and Sun Pointe Village. These positions are casual, and you’ll report to the Administrator and or Director of Care.

• Adheres to the BCCNM Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for LPNs in British Columbia.

• Contributes to person-centred care planning and evaluates service delivery.

• Performs diverse nursing interventions, including assessments, treatments, and medication administration.

• Collaborates with RNs for complex nursing interventions and consultations.

• Cultivates professional relationships with residents, team members, and external partners.

• Implements wellness programs under the guidance of the manager and registered nurse.

• Facilitates positive team and resident relationships, demonstrating accountability and support.

• Maintains accurate resident charting and information in systems like Point Click Care, EMAR, and InterRAI.

• Provides timely reporting of acute resident information to the Village registered nurse.

• Engages in ongoing professional development and maintains licensure and certifications.

• Upholds health and safety culture, advocating safe practices and improvements

• Model Baptist Housing's values in all interactions with residents, team and families

About Us

Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to almost 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long term care, assisted living, supportive housing, home support and adult day programs in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first. We live out a Servant Leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values. We put the wellness of our residents first, in a person-centered approach. 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 of Evangelical Baptist Churches Pacific.

Your Work Location

Located along the beautiful shores of Okanagan Lake, in the heart of the stunning Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is an inviting community in which to live and work. Our three communities are located as follows:

Sun Pointe Village 700 Rutland Road N

Mill Creek Village 1450 Sutherland Ave

Village at Smith Creek 2425 Orlin Road

What You Receive

The Masters Collective Compensation package as outlined by the Provincial BC Nurses Collective Agreement.  

LPN Level 1 $31.89 - $40.15

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply button', where you can submit your resume and complete the necessary steps to apply for this job. We look forward to reviewing your application