Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Penticton, BC
- Penticton, BC, Canada
Temporary
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- English
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Original job description
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Mimak Care is seeking qualified and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for assignments across British Columbia, including long-term care, assisted living, and complex care facilities.
Applicants must have:
- Current, active LPN registration in good standing:
- BC: BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
- Valid LPN practice licence with no restrictions preventing the assigned work.
- Graduate of a recognized Practical Nursing program.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification, as required by the facility.
- Recent Criminal Record Check / Vulnerable Sector Check where required.
- TB screening and immunization records as required by the facility.
- Strong clinical, medication administration, documentation, and assessment skills.
- Experience with seniors, dementia, complex care, or long-term care is preferred.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Computer skills and ability to use electronic documentation systems.
- Ability to work within provincial LPN standards, scope of practice, and facility policies.
BC LPNs: Candidates must hold active practicing registration with BCCNM before practicing as an LPN in BC.
Mimak Care may require additional documentation, screening, training, or competencies depending on the client facility and assignment.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse at Mimak Care will provide clinical care, give medications and assess residents in long-term care, assisted living and complex care settings. The role also includes documenting care electronically and working within provincial LPN standards and facility policies.
Requirements
Candidates need active, unrestricted LPN registration with BCCNM and a practical nursing diploma. Strong clinical, medication, assessment, documentation and communication skills are required, and experience with seniors or dementia care is preferred.
Skills
- Medication administration
- Clinical assessment
- Electronic documentation
- Patient care
- Long-term care
- Dementia care
- Complex care
- CPR
- First Aid
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Computer skills
- Infection control
- Care planning
- Nursing standards of practice
Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- practical nursing
- BCCNM
- long-term care
- assisted living
- complex care
- seniors care
- dementia care
- medication administration
- clinical assessment
- electronic documentation
- CPR
- First Aid
- nursing
- British Columbia
- temporary nursing
- healthcare
- care aide
- patient care
Licences and certifications
- BCCNM LPN registration
- CPR
- First Aid
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- TB screening
Tools
- Electronic documentation systems
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Practical Nursing