Practicing in accordance with the standards, scope and code of ethics as outlined by the BC
College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and the mission, vision, values, and the people
centered care philosophy of VCCH, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works independently and
collaboratively in an interdisciplinary care team. Performs a full scope of practical nursing
functions as outlined by BCCNM for clients with predictable outcomes within a designated area of
specialty. The LPN collaborates with Registered Nurses, Care Assistants, Physicians, other health
care professionals as well as residents and family members, to deliver professional,
compassionate care for residents.

The LPN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting client
care, providing support to residents and their families, and assisting residents with daily activities
as needed. As a member of an interdisciplinary care team, the LPN adheres to professional
nursing practices and exercises critical thinking to ensure the best, holistic health outcomes for
residents.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Understands, supports, and applies the BCCNM Professional Standards for Licensed
Practical Nurses
• Provides assessment and nursing care according to residents’ physiological, psychological,
socio-cultural, and spiritual needs according to the nursing process and consultation with a
Registered Nurse when needed.
• Carries out medical treatments and procedures such as catheterizations, dressings (sterile
and non-sterile), administers medications, and takes vital signs. Collaborates with other team
members and, when needed, provides direct care, such as assisting with toileting, bathing,
feeding, dressing, grooming, and oral hygiene.
• Develops appropriate nursing care plans in conjunction with interdisciplinary team and sets
goals with resident in relation to problems/needs as identified through assessments.
• Evaluates care plans and makes changes when necessary. Attends and contributes to care
planning meetings.
• Receives, processes, and carries out physicians’ orders for treatment, medication and other
therapeutic services.
• Records and maintains resident health record according to established format and facility
guidelines.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Risk Management Programs by completing
documentation in accordance with established procedures; participates in audit activities by
compiling information and preparing statistics, as required.
• Provides guidance to the Resident Care Assistants.
• Admits, discharges, and/or transfers residents according to facility policies and completes
needed documentation.
• Monitors the use of equipment and supplies and reports malfunctioning equipment and
supply needs to appropriate staff.
• Assists with orientation of new LPN staff to unit routines, medication procedures, and their
LPN nursing duties as directed and in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the development and modification of resident care policies and procedures, as
well as those which pertain to the safety of residents and staff.
• All staff are expected to support a culture of safety and preparedness by following Villa Cathay
Care Home’s policies and procedures related to resident safety and quality of care and
• Participating in required safety training, emergency preparedness activities, and scheduled
drills as part of their role.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.