Ironwood Place is a 54-unit senior’s assisted living community. This program provides a range of hospitality and care services that promote independence, choice and dignity to the seniors who live there. Beginning this Fall, Rivercity Inclusion will assume responsibility for delivering nursing and care services at Ironwood Place. This is a significant milestone for our organization and reflects Rivercity Inclusion’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality services to the people we support.
Working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practice Nurse provides personal care, performs nursing procedures, conducts resident visits, and completes assessments to ensure quality client care. The role assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care at Ironwood Place assisted living in accordance with the competency guidelines within the Professional Standards outlined by the appropriate provincial licensing body and the current legislative scope of practice
The Licensed Practical Nurse also supervises Care Aides by performing duties such as assigning work, providing feedback on performance, and new employee orientations.
Permanent Full-time
40 hours per week
Monday to Thursday 9:00PM to 7:00AM
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Program
- Current Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant
- Minimum of one year’s experience working in home and community care, or assisted living
- Ability to work as a productive and interactive team member
- Ability to be organized, flexible and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to act in an appropriate, professional manner at all times
- Ability to deal effectively and calmly in crisis situations
- Solid oral and written communication