23-27 Casual Licensed Practical Nurse-Cordova House

POSITION:                                          Licensed Practical Nurse

DEPARTMENT:                                  Housing – Cordova House

AFFILIATION:                                     BCNU

POSTING NUMBER:                          23-27

SALARY:                                            $31.89- $43.65

DURATION:                                        Ongoing

STATUS:                                              Casual

START:                                                ASAP

 

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Licensed Practical Nurse implements the residential care plans for each client/resident and performs all general nursing duties to enhance the physical, mental, and social care of the clients/residents within the LPN scope of practice.

 

EDUCATION/PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

  • Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma with practicing membership in College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC
  • Current OFA1
  • Six (6) month’s palliative care experience or the Employer will consider an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Industry recognized Food Handlers and Sanitation Course.
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention course preferred.

 

 

ABILITIES/SKILLS:

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to take initiative and work with minimal amount of supervision.
  • Ability to work in a stressful environment and in a changing work environment.
  • Ability to empathize and work with people who may have experienced abuse, poverty, grief and loss, oppression, violence, mental health challenges, and/or addictions issues, and/or those who may be living with HIV/AIDS or other life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position such as capabilities which are compatible with walking, stopping, bending, and lifting heavy residents using effective and safe body mechanics.
  • Capable of understanding various stages of the dying process and applying principles to support individuals, families and self through the dying process.
  • Ability to handle residents with underlying mental illness and drug dependencies.

 

Please submit your application via email to careers@thebloomgroup.org with the job posting number in the subject line. Include your full name, contact number and email, cover letter and resume in your application.

 

Posted: June 6th, 2023
Deadline for submission: June 13th, 2023 for internal applications or vacant until filled

OPEN TO: INTERNAL AND EXTERNALLY

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Bloom Group.
Should your application be selected for further consideration we will be in contact with you shortly.