The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care as part of an inter-professional team, focusing on person-centered care delivery and accurate documentation.
Reporting to the Director of Care , the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
To work as a member of the inter-professional team as described by our Professional Practice Model applying the person centered approach to care;
To complete and ensure resident's clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes communicated as required;
To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required;
To assist with scheduling of resident's care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable;
To work closely with the Director of Care to facilitate resident's move in, move out and transfers;
To provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Resident Care standards and policies and procedures;
To process the orders and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and policies and procedures;
To facilitate and provide resident/family education;
To plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident's care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers;
To coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents;
To respond to and manage significant changes in resident's condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid;
To teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers;
To coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive Director;
To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive Director and other departments;
To follow and assist the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control , Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department;
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct;
To complete other duties as assigned.
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Candidates must possess current registration as an LPN, strong clinical knowledge, and certifications in Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid, with experience in senior environments being preferred.
Market context
Operations roles in British Columbia are often tied to keeping day-to-day services running reliably, so demand tends to follow organizations that need strong coordination, scheduling, and support functions. These roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates who communicate clearly, stay organized, and handle equipment or workflow tasks with care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, and prepare examples that show recent related experience and effective teamwork.