Job Description

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN
Castlegar, BC

Affordable Living surrounded by Spectacular Beauty!

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Are you looking to work in an exciting environment with wonderful residents?

We are looking for a skilled, compassionate, experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide full-scope LPN care to geriatrics and their families in a supportive / assisted living environment.

Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing the RN or LPN is responsible for supervising Care Aides to ensure quality patient care and needs are met in a caring and compassionate manner.

Essential Responsibilities
Coordinates and performs patient/resident assessments and plan of care evaluation; Coordinates and performs needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the patient plan of care or as ordered by the physician; Ensures all needed emergency measures are followed as per facility policy and within standards of nursing practice; Maintains inventory of medical supplies and medications to meet patient/resident needs; Ensures that all patient/resident rights are protected; Maintains all documentation as required by regulations and company policy; Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner; Wears safety equipment as required for the job; Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor; Must be able to read and write in English

Skills & Qualifications
Must be eligible for BCCNM registration as an RN or LPN in British Columbia; Positive, courteous, pleasant and willing attitude; Experience working with seniors, preferably within a supportive living environment; Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills; Work well as a team player and / or individually; Availability for Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends/Stat Holidays etc.

Kootenays / Castlegar, BC is located half-way between Vancouver and Calgary in the beautiful, majestic Kootenay Mountains. This community offers a low cost of living (~40-50% less than the big cities) a wealth of outdoor adventure, and an entrepreneurial spirit. From grape-vines to vivid backcountry, Castlegar offers a community where there is a true connection to the land. 

Why live in the Kootenay’s? …says Verigin-Burk. “Everything I could possibly need is here, and we’re on the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers, surrounded by mountains, skiing and golf. “You can afford to live here, to raise your family here,” she adds. “You don’t have to take on two or three jobs to pay your mortgage. You can enjoy your life.” 

While affordability, natural beauty and outdoor recreation (boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, paddle-boarding and more) are some of the draws for people seeking quality of life to this city of 14,000, so are business opportunities. Economic development in Castlegar is taking off.

McKenzie Health Care Recruitment  - since 1998
Securing high quality careers for Executives, Directors and Front-line Health Care Professionals
Phone: 604.352.8884 ? Toll-free: 1800.599.8865 ? Email: deb@mckenziehcr.com

Skills Required