[B] Licensed Practical Nurse - BMT Casual - AgeCare McKenzie Towne

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide planned, patient-oriented nursing care in a long-term care setting. The role reports to the Director of Care and requires current LPN registration in the applicable province, strong clinical knowledge, and the ability to document care in accordance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include completing resident assessments and care plans, implementing and evaluating care, and coordinating care conferences.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the province.
• Experience in a senior environment; unregulated care providers preferred.
• Education/experience in gerontology or rehabilitation is an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management.
• Sound clinical knowledge.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Vulnerable Sector Check within six months or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned, patient-oriented nursing care in accordance with provincial standards.
• Complete and ensure resident care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate and current.
• Implement and evaluate care/service plans and adjust as needed.
• Assist with scheduling resident care conferences and participate when applicable.
• Collaborate with the Director of Care on move-in/move-out and transfers.
• Provide direct resident care and medication/treatment administration with proper documentation.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Time management

Customer focus

Microsoft Office

Education

LPN registration (provincial)

Gerontology training/asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reporting to the Director of Care is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care.

What Is In It For You:

• 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.

What You Will Need:

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State.

• Experience working in a senior’s environment and with unregulated care providers preferred.

• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset.

• Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills.

• Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge.

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.

• Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications.

• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!