Job Description

Join our team of leading

Registered LPN Nurses at Gemstone Care Centre

and experience something new! With provincially leveled wages compensation is competitive and starting at $31.98 and $40.21 based on designation. We currently have openings in full time and part time positions. Contact us and learn more!

Gemstone Care Centre is a beautiful, long term care home with lots of natural light, very cozy surroundings and overlooks the Thompson River in Kamloops. We are a special team who loves what we do and we like to have fun whenever we can. We love our homelike feel that is beautiful and filed with natural light, cozy surroundings and all the latest technology to make your job easier.

We care about your wellbeing while at the bedside

and our workloads support you to do your very best work. Our Nurse Team Leaders have a nurse to resident ratio of 1:30. Our home is set-up so each neighborhood cares for 30 residents and is supported by 1 NTL, 4 HCA's and 1 recreation staff to facilitate the fun so you should never feel alone when at work. We are committed to supporting your growth as a nurse through opportunities for leadership/talent management education.

We also care about your wellbeing when on a break

and have special staff spaces to relax and recharge, free parking and great celebrations and events. We offer incentives, a pension program, extended health, vision care, life insurance and so much more. We value fun and it's never dull or boring at Gemstone! Check us out on Facebook by searching: Gemstone Care Centre.

As the successful candidate, you are aligned with our

values

, can

multi skill

well and have

exceptional communication

skills. In addition, your interests, skills and education include:

u Current certifications required and maintained including practicing registration with BCCNM, FOODSAFE certificate and CPR certificate (Type A, C, or HCP).

u Current WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level I Certificate

u Experience working with seniors with complex care needs in a health care facility.

u Post graduate courses and/or certification in Gerontology an asset or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

u Demonstrated ability to promote and deliver a person-centred, social model of care. Possesses maturity and temperament to work with complex care residents and families.

u Ability to plan, set priorities, and manage duties.

u Ability to act as a role model in creating a collaborative and harmonious workplace including conflict resolution. Ability to problem solve interdependently and independently as required.

u Must be in good health, physically able to perform repetitive tasks, lift, squat, bend, stand and walk as required to perform the duties of the position and meet Provincial immunization and tuberculosis regulations.

At Gemstone, you will find people who are just like you as they love to

:

u Work where caring, connecting and celebrating are valued;

u Find joy in teamwork and feel a passion for learning;

u Live life with a flexible, positive outlook that takes being accountable seriously;

u Be part of a small 'family' that is innovative;

u Help support a beautiful home that creates joy in life and aging.

Gemstone is part of a larger community through our connection to Trellis who represents a family of homes located in Kamloops, North Vancouver and shortly Sechelt. The Trellis Team is inspired to create joy in life and aging...by caring, connecting and celebrating as we want to do something truly meaningful in life. We look forward to meeting you!

We thank all applicants

for their interest in working at Gemstone Care Centre and will contact successful applicants at the end of the application period to explore fit with this excellent opportunity.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: From $31.98 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Schedule:

12 hour shift Weekends as needed
Application question(s):

What interests you about this job at Gemstone?
Licence/Certification:

registration with The BC College of Nurses and Midwives (required)
Work Location: In person