Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Gemstone Care Centre, Kamloops

APPLICANTS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH BCCNM AS AN LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) TO BE ELIGIBLE.

Pro Vita is looking for multiple Licensed Practical Nurses / LPN with a passion for the elderly to join one of our teams to support our residents in Long Term Care.

Company Name:

Pro Vita Care Management Inc. (Pro Vita)

Job Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse (NOC 32101)

Location of Work:

1955 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC, V2B 3M4

Term of Employment:

Permanent Full time, Casual

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Vacancies:

Full-time& Casual

Wages:

$32.84 - $41.35 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Must Haves:

- Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurses program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience recognized by the BCCNM.
- Maintains a Valid First Aid and CPR “A” Certificate.
- Maintain Occupational First Aide Level 1 status (may be a Level 2 depending on site).
- Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.

What Pro Vita will offer you, as per Collective Agreement:

- Paid vacation of 4-8% and sick entitlement, as we believe in our employees' well being.
- A benefits package that includes:
- Extended Health that includes prescription drug coverage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, naturopathy care, osteopathic care, physiotherapy, psychologist care, speech therapy, & more!
- Dental care that includes basic dental, exams, preventative, routine care and dental restorations.
- Group life insurance,
- Employee and family assistance programs,
- Out of country emergency care.

- Talent Management Program where we will grow and develop you into the career you want, whether a different front-line role, supervisory, or managerial, if desired.




- Educational opportunities where we will fund your education after your first year to help advanced your career with us.
- Internal opportunities at other locations within our company, to grow our employees from within!
- A referral program in which Employees are trusted and given the opportunity to help create the teams they work within, receiving up to $4,000

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Nice to Haves:

- Gerontological experience preferred.
- MDS education (Gold Care or Point Click Care).
- 1-2 years’ experience in a complex care site is preferred.

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Responsibilities:

- Observes, monitors, documents and updates information about resident’s physical and psychological condition, care, and nursing procedures.
- Provides and assists with personal care to residents as required.
- Supports emergency staff scheduling, as required.
- Ensures adherence to Infection Control Practices and provides education as required for Outbreak and basic infection control practices.

Assesses resident health status including, but not limited to:

- Differentiating between normal and abnormal physical findings
- Recognizing deviations from mental health baseline, differentiating between dementia and delirium
- Assesses and monitors resident’s actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.
- Taking appropriate action such as consulting with the primary physician or making referral to the Mental Health Team.

If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders – Apply Today!

Apply Today

At Pro Vita, we are committed to delivering exceptional senior care while fostering a positive and professional work environment. If you’re looking for a meaningful LPN role with opportunities for growth, apply today.

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- Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, August 2024.

Other Companies Call This Role:

- Practical Nurse
- General Nurse

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📌 LPN - Gemstone Care Centre (British Columbia)
🏢 ProVita Care Management
📍 British Columbia