Job Description

Job Summary:
Working under the guidance of the Care Coordinator, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for their work assignment in accordance with competency guidelines within the standards of practice as outlined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC (CLPNBC), the current legislative scope of practice and in accordance with the established policies and procedures of George Derby Centre.

Please note, that this role is effective Monday, October 3, 2022.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates resident care needs including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual.
• Provides direct resident care including the administration of medications and treatment.
• Reports problems and/or changes to the Registered Nurse or Care Coordinator.
• Contributes to the development and modification of the individualized plan of care, by providing input into interdisciplinary care conferences, medication reviews and other meetings as required.
• When required, performs admissions, discharges, and transfers of residents/patients.
• Maintains paper and electronic documents for accuracy and relevancy, and ensures confidentiality is followed as per policies.
• Supervises and provides direction to the Resident Care Aides, including reassignment of workload.
• Provides and assists with personal care to residents as required.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement, education sessions, resident care conferences, meetings, and committees.
• All safety rules and safe work procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Reports all hazards, incidents, near misses and workplace injuries to the manager immediately and in writing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education, Training, Experience:

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience recognized by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia (CLPNBC).
• Maintains Practicing Full Scope Licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia (CLPNBC).
• Maintains Valid First Aid and CPR “A”.
• Previous experience in a long-term care facility is an asset.

Job Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in the English language
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and problem-solve
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Knowledge and competencies to work at the full scope of practice as currently required by the CLPNBC
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Computer literacy is an asset

About George Derby Centre:

Over 53 years of being within the City of Burnaby area, the George Derby Centre has supported the needs of the Federal Government; the Regional needs of qualified Veterans; Provincial needs for beds and services; Lower Mainland Communities; and, more recently the Fraser Health needs. The Centre has a place in history particularly of vital importance to people in need of care and supports. Through those many years the Centre provided innovative services and programs.In May 1988 the present centre opened as a 300 bed licensed intermediate care facility. George Derby Centre was accredited by Accreditation Canada for 2011-2019, establishing George Derby Centre as a facility exceeding national standards of quality in the provision of health services.