24-14 Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual) – Santiago/Cecilia

POSITION:                                            Licensed Practical Nurse

DEPARTMENT:                                    Mental Health Housing – Santiago/Cecilia

AFFILIATION:                                       BCNU

POSTING NUMBER:                             24-14

SALARY:                                               $31.89- $43.65

DURATION:                                           Ongoing

STATUS:                                                Casual 8:00AM – 4:00PM – as needed only

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

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.
  • Ability to handle residents with underlying mental illness and drug dependencies.

Posted: March 25, 2024
Deadline for submission: April 1, 2024 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.

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