Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Pacific Coast Community Resources
- Kelowna, BC
- $31.89-40.15 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- SERVICE TO SUPPORTED PERSONS
- Ensure the implementation, regular review, and updating of individualized program plans to address the total needs of each supported person.
- Communicate with fellow RNs/LPNs regarding assessments, required monitoring, necessary nursing care, and other relevant information.
- Update medication administration records (MAR) and medication change sheets as needed.
- Plan and evaluate nursing care and therapies for supported persons, collaborating with physicians, professional therapists, social workers, and other experts.
- Collaborate with team members without nursing backgrounds regarding medications, medication side effects, supported persons' diagnoses, and nursing care procedures, ensuring they can identify and report matters that require monitoring.
- Continuously assess and manage care as needed.
- Advocate for the active participation of each person living in the community.
- Provide necessary assistance and instruction to supported persons in all aspects of their daily lives.
- Ensure that individuals have opportunities for realistic choices in community recreational and leisure activities, tailoring these activities to their preferences.
- Support individuals in developing and maintaining family and personal relationships.
- Serve as a liaison between individuals' homes, families, and community resources.
- Monitor the health and safety of supported persons and implement preventive measures.
- Maintain a clean and tidy living environment at all times.
- ORGANIZATION
- To provide quality service for the supported persons including maintaining standards of care and the health and safety of the persons.
- To attend any planning meetings including the preparation for and follow-up of each meeting as required.
- To give as much notice as possible when unable to attend work shifts and meetings, ideally, a minimum of 24 hours is required.
- To be responsible for completing all personnel forms including time sheets, expense claim sheets and mileage sheets, etc. for Coordinators' /Managers' approval.
- To be available for additional shifts as required.
- Current registration with the BCCNM or EMALB as an RN or LPN
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting or recent graduation from a nursing program with a multidisciplinary approach.
- Experience in Individualized Program Plans (IPP), Person-Specific Planning (PSP), and Health Care Planning (HCP).
- Current CPR "C" certification.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license; Class 4 driver's license preferred.
- Strong team collaboration skills.
- Effective communication with staff, professionals, and families.
- Ability to make clinical judgments based on current nursing standards.
- Conscientious therapeutic practice.
- Ability to self-evaluate performance critically.
- Any qualifications or skills required by the Licensing officer.
- On-the-job training including MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety; administrating and monitoring and evaluating symptoms, CPAP application, vital signs, seizure rescue, adrenal crisis rescue, WHIMS, 1–3-hour cultural competency training
- Confidentiality and Privacy, Trauma-Informed Practice, First Aid and CPR certification
- Competitive Salary $31.89- $ 40.15 per Hour
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package.
- Career development opportunities
- An inclusive, supportive work environment and community involvement
- A caring, fun, ambitious and supportive team