Come and join in at our new Care Home in Beautiful BC - long term or short term! Want to try something NEW in an EXQUISITE LOCATION? You will have mountains and forests in your backyard and the ocean to dip your toes into after work each day.
We care about your wellbeing…the workload and the custom designed home allow you to make a difference and connect with Residents in a meaningful way. The special staff team spaces support you to relax and recharge with views of the ocean and forest. We offer master collective wage rates, municipal pension plan, extended health, dental, vision care, life insurance and so much more. We value fun and it’s never dull or boring at Silverstone Care Centre! We look to help you grow and develop your practice in a supportive environment with amazing role models.
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
- Must have or eligible to obtain LPN license in British Columbia, Canada
Experience
1 to less than 7 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Nursing home/home for the aged
ResponsibilitiesTasks
- Administer medications
- Conduct specimen collection
- Ensure infection control
- Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
- Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
- Take vital signs
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
- Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
- Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
- Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
- Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team
CredentialsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
Experience and specializationArea of specialization
- Geriatrics
- Intensive care
- Palliative care
- Psychiatry
- Mental health
Additional informationSecurity and safety
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Tuberculosis test
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Night shift premium
Other benefits
We thank all applicants for their interest in working at Silverstone Care Centre and will contact successful applicants to explore fit with this excellent opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.84-$46.40 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Municipal pension plan
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sechelt, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
