POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse
DEPARTMENT: Mental Health and Supported Housing Services – Victory House
AFFILIATION: BCNU
POSTING NUMBER: 24-26
SALARY: $32.84 – $44.96
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
- 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.
Date Posted: August 27, 2024
Deadline for submission: Sept 3, 2024, for internal applicants or externally until filled
OPEN TO: INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
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.