Let us welcome you home
Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.
Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.
This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.
Are you an individual who likes a change of scenery both professionally and personally? If your answer is a resounding YES then we have an opportunity for you! We are actively seeking dedicated and qualified License Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our dynamic team as a Travel LPN.
As the LPN, you will be responsible for providing professional nursing care to residents, including medication administration as well as mentoring and coaching unregulated staff in our residential facilities across the beautiful provinces of BC and AB. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in residential healthcare while enjoying the diversity and scenic landscapes of BC and AB.
Responsibilities

• Ability to develop care plans under the direction of the Director of Care or designate for the physical, psychological, and social care of the residents.
• Ability to direct and assist care aides in the use of appropriate procedures ensuring the provision of a high standard of resident care.
• Administer, monitor, and record medication administration, educate resident as needed
• Assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and participates in the evaluation of the current and future medical needs.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care treatments and inform the Health & Wellness Manager or designate and/or the resident's physician of significant changes in the condition of any residents
• Provide personal care assistance, nursing procedures, and mentorship and coaching of Health Care Aides
• Working with residents to meet care requirements and communicate any concerns to the doctor and manager as needed
• Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adults is vital in this role
• Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes
• Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of Nursing diploma
• Registered with the provincial nursing regulatory body and in good standing
• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred
• Demonstrate infection control procedures
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem-solve
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 pounds
• Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings, Nights - 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00, 08:00 to 12:00, 08:00 to 16:00, 08:00 to 20:00, rotating. Position to work in various rural sites, not specific to any one community setting or acute location.
BC Communities | Optima Living
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Why join our team?
• We support work-life balance by providing a flexible schedule
• You schedule your shifts, where and when you want to work
• You get the opportunity to meet and network with other healthcare professionals and travel nurses
• Travel and accommodations are provided

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