Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nanaimo
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse who is looking to make a difference? Are you a positive and compassionate individual who loves caring for others? Are you passionate about elderly care? Manpower has an immediate opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse for our client located in Nanaimo, BC.
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, various shifts available (Day, Evening and Overnights)
Salary: $31.89 -$40.15 / hour (depending on seniority) What does the role offer you?

• Competitive Salary with higher earning potential after seniority
• Paid vacation and sick leave entitlement
• Extended Health & Dental, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program and Out of Country Emergency care
• Internal opportunities for growth and development
• Educational opportunities with education reimbursement and investment opportunities
• Talent Management Program
• A fun environment with company events and activities.

• Observe, monitor, document and update information about residents' physical and psychological condition, care, and nursing procedures.
• Provide and assist with personal care to residents as required.
• Support emergency staff scheduling, as required.
• Ensure adherence to Infection Control Practices and provide education as required for Outbreak and basic infection control practices.
• Differentiating between normal and abnormal physical findings of residents.
• Recognizing deviations from mental health baseline, differentiating between dementia and delirium of residents.
• Assessing and monitoring residents' current 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.

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurses program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience recognized by the BCCNM.
• Holds an active registration with the BCCNM as an LPN.
• Maintain Occupational First Aide Level 1 status.
• 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.
• Gerontological experience is preferred.
• MDS education experience is an asset (Gold Care or Point Click Care)

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