Join Beacon Community Services as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Manager at Parry Place. This is a unique opportunity to provide both operational and clinical leadership as the program transitions and a new team takes shape. In this rewarding role, you'll oversee daily operations, support and develop employees, and provide hands-on nursing care while ensuring residents receive high-quality, person-centred services that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life.
Days/Hours of Work: Full-time, Monday to Friday. Schedule includes three clinical LPN shifts (7:00 AM–3:00 PM) and two management shifts.
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assisted Living Manager, Parry Place is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of Parry Place Assisted Living, including resident services, employees, operations, budgets, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and workplace safety.
Reporting to the Director of Senior Services, this position provides operational and clinical leadership to Parry Place Assisted Living and ensures services are delivered in accordance with Assisted Living Registry requirements, professional nursing standards, and Beacon Community Services policies and procedures.
This is a combined management and clinical position. The Assisted Living Manager serves as the assigned Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for three shifts each week and provides nursing care within the LPN scope of practice while maintaining overall responsibility for the effective operation of the site.
The Assisted Living Manager works collaboratively with residents, families, employees, Island Health, community partners, and leadership to support high-quality, resident-centred care and services.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
and Operations
- Provide day-to-day leadership and management of
Parry Place Assisted Living operations and service delivery.
- Ensure services are delivered in accordance with
Assisted Living Registry requirements, professional standards, organizational
policies, and legislation.
- Support resident admissions, transitions, and
exits as required.
- Manage operational budgets, including monitoring
revenues and expenditures within approved authority.
- Develop, implement, and monitor operational
plans that support quality resident care and service excellence.
- Ensure emergency preparedness plans, procedures,
and response protocols are maintained and followed.
- Promote and foster a positive, collaborative,
and resident-centred culture.
- Participate in organizational planning,
development initiatives, and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Resident
Care and Service Quality
- Ensure residents receive safe, high-quality,
person-centred services that promote dignity, independence, choice, and quality
of life.
- Lead and participate in resident case
conferences, resident councils, and family meetings as appropriate.
- Oversee the social and recreational model of
care for Assisted Living residents.
- Work collaboratively with residents, families,
physicians, pharmacists, Island Health, and other community partners to support
resident well-being
- Investigate resident-related incidents and
ensure timely follow-up and documentation.
- Address resident and family concerns and
facilitate effective resolutions.
- Identify and address risks related to resident
care, service delivery, and quality outcomes.
Employee
Leadership
- Effectively plan, assign, coordinate, and
evaluate employee resources to maintain a high standard of service.
- Provide leadership, coaching, mentorship, and
support to employees.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, orientation,
and retention initiatives.
- Conduct performance management activities,
including coaching, evaluations, attendance management, and employee
development.
- Promote a respectful, safe, and inclusive
workplace.
- Support employee engagement and foster
positive working relationships across teams.
- Approve overtime, leave requests, and staffing
adjustments in accordance with operational requirements and organizational
policies.
Regulatory
Compliance, Safety, and Quality Improvement
- Ensure compliance with Assisted Living Registry
standards, BCCNM standards, WorkSafeBC requirements, and Beacon policies and
procedures.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and support
continuous improvement activities.
- Monitor and support infection prevention and
control practices.
- Identify, investigate, and address health and
safety concerns.
- Participate in occupational health and safety
activities and support a strong safety culture.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and
documentation required by internal and external stakeholders.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assisted Living Manager will serve as the assigned LPN on shift for three (3) shifts per week. Based on the current staffing model, these shifts are anticipated to be scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hours and scheduling may be adjusted to meet operational requirements.
When functioning in the LPN
role, responsibilities include:
Resident
Health and Wellness
- Deliver nursing care in accordance with the LPN
scope of practice and Island Health compliance to the delivery of nursing care,
Assisted Living regulations, organizational policies, and professional
standards.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident
care plans.
- Administer and manage medications in accordance
with applicable legislation and clinical standards.
- Monitor resident health status and respond to
changes in condition.
- Respond to emergencies, urgent care needs, and
resident incidents.
- Support chronic disease management, wellness
promotion, and resident independence.
- Clinical Leadership
- Provide clinical guidance and support to Health
Care Assistants and other care staff.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning
and case management.
- Liaise with physicians, pharmacists, families,
and community health professionals to support continuity of care.
- Mentor and support employees in safe and
effective care practices.
- Promote evidence-informed and resident-centred
care practices.
Documentation
and Compliance
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical
documentation, assessments, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Complete required documentation in accordance
with Assisted Living Registry requirements and BCCNM standards.
- Report clinical concerns, health and safety
issues, and quality concerns promptly.
- Support audits, inspections, and quality
assurance activities.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Completion of a recognized Practical Nursing program.
- Current registration and licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- WHMIS certification
- FoodSafe Level 1 certification or willingness to obtain.
- Valid BC Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive
healthcare experience.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or management
experience in healthcare.
- Experience within Assisted Living, Long-Term
Care, Seniors Services, or Community Health is preferred.
- Experience working with older adults, complex
care needs, and dementia-related conditions is considered an asset.
- Experience leading change, managing competing
priorities, and supporting service excellence.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent clinical judgement and critical
thinking abilities.
- Ability to build and maintain positive
relationships with residents, families, employees, and community partners.
- Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving
skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication
skills.
- Ability to lead through change and foster
employee engagement.
- Strong organizational and time-management
skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a
fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of resident-centred
care principles.
- Knowledge of Assisted Living Registry
requirements and applicable healthcare legislation.
- Proficiency with electronic health records,
Microsoft Office applications, and other relevant software systems.
- Ability to work independently and
collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the
position.