Compassionate LPN: Part-Time Senior Care Pro

agecare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay & benefits

Career growth

Supportive culture

Meaningful work

Community feel

Recognition

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a part-time, on-site role in Calgary. The LPN will provide goal-directed, patient-centered nursing care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team and deliver medications, care planning, and documentation in accordance with provincial standards.

You will conduct assessments, update care plans, engage in care conferences, support transitions, and coordinate with physicians and service providers while upholding ethics and residents'

Qualifications

• Current LPN registration in the applicable province.
• Experience in senior care or long-term care preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the care team using a person-centered care approach.
• Conduct and maintain accurate resident assessments, care plans, and documentation; communicate updates as needed.
• Implement and evaluate care plans, adjusting as required.
• Participate in resident care conferences and support scheduling.
• Assist with resident transitions including move-ins, discharges, and transfers.
• Provide direct nursing care and administer medications and treatments in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Safely manage medications and narcotics in accordance with scope of practice and legislation.
• Educate residents and families about health conditions and care plans.
• Coordinate care plans with physicians, team members, and service providers.
• Assign responsibilities to the nursing team for efficient service delivery.
• Respond to significant changes in residents' conditions and manage medical emergencies.
• Provide direction and delegate tasks to unregulated care providers.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Time management

CPR & First Aid

Education

Gerontology background

Rehabilitation background

Job description

AgeCare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a part-time, on-site role in Calgary. The LPN will provide goal-directed, patient-centered nursing care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team and deliver medications, care planning, and documentation in accordance with provincial standards.

You will conduct assessments, update care plans, engage in care conferences, support transitions, and coordinate with physicians and service providers while upholding ethics and residents'