Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Salmon Arm, BC
- Salmon Arm, BC, Canada
Temporary
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- Temporary
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- Posting language
- 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 hands-on care to residents in care homes and clinics across BC. They will give medications, assess patients, and keep accurate records of care.
Requirements
Candidates need active LPN registration with BCCNM and a practical nursing diploma. They also need current CPR and First Aid, clear screening checks, and strong clinical, medication and communication skills.
Skills
- Medication administration
- Clinical assessment
- Patient care
- Electronic health records documentation
- CPR
- First Aid
- Dementia care
- Long-term care
- Complex care
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Infection control
- Immunization records
- Scope of practice
- Computer literacy
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- LPN
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- practical nursing
- BCCNM
- nursing
- long-term care
- assisted living
- complex care
- dementia
- seniors care
- medication administration
- patient assessment
- electronic documentation
- CPR
- First Aid
- temporary nursing
- British Columbia
Seniority
Entry level
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