Nurse Next Door Victoria: Licensed Practical Nurse

A Career with Purpose and Heart

YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.

Happier Aging Philosophy

At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.

Caregiving as a Career

We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.

Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.

We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.

What We Offer

• Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
• $30.00/hr to $35.00//hr per hour
• 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions
• 24/7 assistance related to client care
• In home care with private clients
  
  

Responsibilities And Duties

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with clients, other interdisciplinary team members
• As a brand ambassador the LPN/RPN treats client and team members with courtesy and respect
• Reviews the care plans arranged by the case manager (Care Designer) prior to beginning a visit, completing records accurately and carrying out all assignments as requested
• Delivers comprehensive professional nursing care consistent with the care plan, nursing assessments and client needs.
• Perform all skills, treatments and procedures competently in accordance to the provincial scope of LPN/RPN and adheres to the policies, procedures and protocols of Nurse Next Door.
• Assess and provide client and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis.
• Service the Greater Victoria area
• Looking for daytime availability: weekdays and weekends
  
  

Requirements

• Current Certificate of Competence and in good standing with the provincial College of Nurses
• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses and one year of recent related experience in gerontological nursing
• Functions within the limits of own experience and knowledge, and practices safely and competently within the job description.
• 1 year of nursing experience required; three years nursing experience preferred. Community, home health or medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (updated at the nurses cost every 5 years for continued employment)
• Assists clients in all activities of daily living/hygiene assistance, bathing, grooming, linen changes and so forth.
• Must be able to community verbally and in writing in English, other languages are an asset
• Must be able to legally work in British Columbia Canada to apply for this position
• Valid driver’s license is required and working vehicle
  
  

Nurse Next Door is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.