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

AgeCare Ltd.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare Ltd. in Alberta is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide planned, patient-oriented nursing care in accordance with provincial standards. You will work with an inter-professional team to implement and assess care plans, and ensure accurate documentation and communication of changes.

You will administer medications, participate in care conferences, and assist with resident moves and transfers, while maintaining compassionate, person-centered care for seniors.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the applicable Province/State (Alberta).
• Experience in a senior living environment preferred.
• Education/experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/long-term care an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care and medication/treatment administration.
• Complete and ensure resident care assessments and care/service plans are accurate and up-to-date.
• Document care and communicate changes to the inter-professional team and Director of Care.
• Assist with scheduling of resident care conferences and participate in them where applicable.
• Assist with move-ins, move-outs and transfers as needed.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Time management

Customer focus

Clinical knowledge

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

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!