Licensed Practical Nurse

Connexus Community Resources
CA - British Columbia - Vanderhoof
November 15, 2024

Job Summary: Aurora Home is an innovative and state of the art home for adults living with mild to moderate Dementia. It is a pilot project and the first of its kind in BC. The goal of Aurora Home is to assist the individuals to maintain their cognitive capacity and independence for as long as they possibly, before requiring more complex level of care home.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in Aurora Home at our new Parkview Place facility in accordance with the competency guidelines within the Professional Standards, outlined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC and the current legislative scope of practice. This includes the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health of clients and prevention, treatment and palliation of illness and injury.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in accordance with the competency guidelines within the Professional Standards, outlined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC and the current legislative scope of practice.
• Promote, maintain and restore health of clients and prevention, treatment and palliation of illness and injury.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to clients.
• Develop and maintain accurate and comprehensive client records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of safety.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills in nursing practice and stay up-to-date with changes in legislation and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Graduation from an approved Practical Nursing Program.
• Current Registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia (CLPNBC).
• One year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience recognized by the CLPNBC.
• Must be sensitive to & respectful of cultural differences, differences in socio-economic status & lifestyle diversity.
• Knowledge of relevant socio-historical events relevant to Indigenous culture.
• Intermediate Computer Skills (moderate understanding of operating systems, word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, databases).

Required:
• Valid class 5 driver's license & satisfactory drivers abstract.
• Criminal Record Check clearance.
• TB Test.
• This position requires union membership.
• Food Safe course (Level 1), Valid first aid certificate and CPR.

Our Commitment to You:
We make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive at Connexus. As a Connexus Team member, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect, to be challenged with your work, and to have the autonomy necessary to excel.
• Interesting and relevant training and development opportunities.
• Connexus is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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