Licensed Practical Nurse

Come on down to the Kelowna Hiring & Post-Secondary Education Expo on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Coast Capri Hotel | 1171 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. Come dressed for success with your resume in hand for an opportunity to meet a live recruiter. Free Admission and Open to the public. Licensed Practical Nurse Salary: $32.84 Hiring: Full-Time, Part-Time, Casual Job Description: Who You Are Your kindness, caring, trustworthiness, empathy, and compassion are part of what makes you tick. You are a team player that works fluidly with residents, families, and colleagues every step of the way. You are extremely detail-oriented; making sure that instructions are given and followed to the letter, and accurate records are kept. Your emotional stability is unwavering; tough situations are all in a day’s work, but so is the joy and fulfillment. What You Will Do * Provide nursing care to our residents in accordance with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of Practice. * Perform a range of nursing interventions such as initial and ongoing resident assessments, treatments, medication administration, wound care, falls risk assessment and prevention, transfer/discharge processes. * Participate in the development and implementation of care plans and nursing interventions in collaboration with the resident, family and interdisciplinary team. * Consult with the RN, DOC or Clinical Educator regarding topics such as nursing interventions, medications, treatments, dressings, tube feeding, complex diabetic care, etc. * Ensure that resident rights are maintained and respected which includes confidentiality and the right to participate in his or her own care. * In conjunction with the RN/DOC, you will mentor, assign, and delegate other members of the team to meet Resident care and service needs. * Ensure the supply, control and safe keeping of drugs and narcotics on site. Your Qualifications – The Must Have’s: * Graduate of a recognized Practical Nursing Program and current registration with the BCCNM. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. * You have the physical ability and stamina to carry out the duties of the role. * You have a genuine passion for caring for our residents. * Ability to organize workloads and have excellent time management skills. * You can work independently as well as take direction, be a team player, be flexible, and be able to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills. * You can pass a Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults What we offer: * A safe, fun working environment in a quiet, residential setting * A competitive compensation package, including extended health and dental care benefits, life insurance and vision care * Employee Assistance Program * Paid time off * Training and development opportunities * Employee Recognition ProgramKaigo Senior Living has a dedicated team of employees who have been enriching the lives of our seniors for 25 years. If you want to create a positive impact and enhance seniors’ lives, then we invite you to join our team. We encourage interested candidates to submit their resume in confidence. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. Kaigo Senior Living consists of six retirement communities nestled in beautiful settings and quiet neighbourhoods throughout the interior and lower mainland of British Columbia. All are fully accredited, professionally managed and well maintained. From its name “KAIGO” a Japanese word meaning caring to the highest standard, to its mission, vision and values, Kaigo has clearly established a foundation for developing a “partnership in caring”. Kaigo is dedicated to providing the best environments for our residents and our employees. At Kaigo we welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ folks, Indigenous Peoples, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We understand the value that diversity brings to our organization and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. Learn More at: https://www.kaigo.ca/join-our-team Company: Kaigo Senior Living Salary: $32.84 per hour Contract: PERMANENT