Licensed Practical Nurse AL - LPN
Retirements Concepts
- Courtenay, BC Comox, BC
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Ensure tenant focused care is provided by HSW’s and tenant rights and independence are observed.
- Oversee administration of prescribed medications and treatments by HSW’s within the limitations of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and according to relevant Personal Assistant Guidelines (PAGS).
- Monitor and document changes in physical and psychological conditions of tenants in BCAL.
- Maintains paper and electronic documents according to established standards, regulations, policies and procedures, ensuring confidentiality is maintained according to Facility policy and FOIPPA.
- Liaises with other disciplines and departments to ensure quality focused tenant care.
- Maintains competency by participating in ongoing education and staff meetings.
- Assist tenants with care when required including activities of daily living.
- Ensure equipment and supplies are stored and maintained according to policy and procedure and report unsafe or faulty equipment to appropriate manager.
- Maintains an up to date knowledge of facility policies and procedures; including those concerning the administration and recording of medications, and safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintains an up to date knowledge of “Guidelines for Licensed Practical Nurses in Island Health Assisted Living”. Uses the Island Health Decision Guide for LPN’s.
- Encourage and adheres to a holistic philosophy of wellness; recognizing that each tenant is free to make decisions about their life and live with risk.
- Booking of annual reassessments.
- Update MAR’s monthly.
- Update & revise PSP’s annually with tenants ensuring residents get a copy
- Keeping charts up to date.
- Participating in monthly staff meetings and offering support and education.
- Assisting with monthly & quarterly audits.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Two years’ recent experience as a practicing LPN, preferably in an Assisted Living or long term care setting
- Must be in good health and free from communicable diseases, physically able to perform repetitive tasks, lift, squat, bend, stand and walking as required to perform the duties of the position
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with the various individuals involved in providing holistic care in a flexible tenant focused environment
- Ability to operate related equipment.