Lpn Casual - New Westminster, Canada - The Salvation Army Buchanan Lodge

The Salvation Army Buchanan Lodge

Verified Company

New Westminster, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

FRASER HEALTH AFFILIATE & Master Collective Wage

About Us:
Buchanan Lodge follows the
Master Collective Agreement.

We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of care and are looking for bright and enthusiastic people to join our team.

If you have a passion working with people and are dedicated to enriching the lives of those around you, we want you

Location, Location, Location:

Buchanan Lodge is centrally located, steps from Royal Colombian Hospital, coffee shops, eateries, grocery stores, childcare centers and Sapperton and Braid Skytrain stations.

We're also located on the 155 Braid/22nd Street Station, and 128 Braid/22nd Street Station bus routes and just a 5-minute drive from the freeway.

It's only a short SkyTrain ride to New Westminster Quay, 15 minutes to Surrey, and 30 minutes to Downtown Vancouver and there is free parking on site
- It's the perfect location for commuting

Team Environment:
Be a part of a team that feels more like family. We have people at our heart—both our residents, families and friends and our employees. At Buchanan, we believe in our employees' well-being and satisfaction.

Perks of working with the Buchanan Lodge Team:

Master Collective Wage, same as the Health Authority
Opportunity for
portability of hours for any permanent line

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Municipal Pension same as the Health Authority
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Generous vacation time same as the Health Authority
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Extended Health and Dental benefits same as the Health Authority
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LTD & Life
Insurance coverage same as the Health Authority
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People-centric culture
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Air-conditioned building
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Centrally located near Skytrain & Bus Routes

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Continuing Education:

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Hands on training & orientation to set you up for success

*Applicable to regular status only.
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Join our team today_

Responsibilities:

Assesses patient/resident/family's actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs.
Provides a supportive environment for patient/resident/family. Promotes patient/resident/family involvement in health care decisions; provides information and opportunity to discuss concerns; respects personal choices.
Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the individualized plan of care, including attending and providing input into multidisciplinary care planning meetings and family conferences.
Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and FHA standards and evaluates outcomes. Records observations and reports problems and/or changes to designated staff.
Performs admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients/residents according to agency operating policies and procedures.
Documents and updates all relevant care and procedure information to ensure patient/resident safety and comfort.
Operates and maintains effective functioning equipment related to patient/resident care such as bathtubs, scales and mechanical lifts.
Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients/residents and staff.
Assists in the orientation of new staff, students and other members of the Health Care Team.
Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
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Education and Experience
Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.
Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BCCNM, including administering medications.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid Canadian Working Permit._
Effective October 26th 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer._