Floor Nurse - LPN/RN

Christenson Communities; Rocky Mountain House; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Christenson Communities invites applications for an LPN/RN position at Ravines at Park Avenue in Rocky Mountain House, AB. The role encompasses resident-focused care within the full scope of practice, delivered in a home-like setting, respecting each resident and family.

It requires leadership and collaboration with co-workers to maintain high standards of care. The duties include clinical care, supervising healthcare aides, coordinating medication orders, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse with gerontology experience.
• Active CARNA or CLPNA membership and CPR/BCLS for healthcare providers.
• Clear police information check with vulnerable sector dated within last 6 months.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, concern resolution, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care by assessing resident health needs, recording vitals, administering injections and medications, and dressing changes.
• Supervise and evaluate staff performance and direct healthcare aides based on resident and site needs.
• Coordinate with pharmacies to order prescriptions and ensure unit stocked with meds and nursing supplies.
• Educate residents and families, explain procedures, and assist in coping with illnesses while improving patient care.
• Assist in emergency situations under supervisor direction.
• Maintain current knowledge and attend required in-services and staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Critical thinking

Education

LPN/RN license

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Ravines at Park Avenue
5810 47 Avenue
Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T0C1, CAN

Description

LOCATION: Ravines at Park Avenue - Rocky Mountain House, AB.

Shift: Days - 12 hrs

Application Deadline: October 13, 2026

Position Responsibilities

Delivers resident-focused care within the full scope of practice of an LPN, in a home-like environment, respecting the individuality and dignity of each resident/family and co- workers including the completion of the following duties:

• Provide direct care by assessing resident health needs – recording vital signs, discuss and records chief health concerns, performs tests, administer injections and medications, dressing changes, immunizations, etc., and obtain specimens (throat, urine, stool, wound, sputum, other body fluids, etc.), using proper technique and following policies and procedures for labeling
• Supervise and evaluates work performance in terms of resident care, staff relations, and efficiency of service, and direct work of healthcare aides based on resident needs and site needs
• Place phone calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions; sets up referral contacts and ensure the unit is stocked with medications and nursing supplies for all shifts.
• Thoroughly educate and explain procedures to residents and family members and assists them in coping with illnesses, and aid in identifying methods of improving patient care
• Assist in emergency situations under the direction of the supervisor
• Maintains current knowledge and skills in clinical practice, attends required in- services and staff meetings, and promotes professional growth for self and staff development

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse - experience in gerontology preferred
• Current membership in good standing with CARNA or CLPNA and CPR/BCLS for healthcare providers is required
• Clear police information check, with the vulnerable sector, dated within the last 6 months
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, concern resolution process, and customer service
• Strong organizational and computer skills, ability to problem solve through critical thinking and self-education, and demonstrated knowledge and commitment to person-centered care
• Awareness of accident and injury prevention, hazard identification and control; adherence to safe work practices and procedures is essential in this position

Other Bona-Fide Occupational Requirements

• Physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the position (may be required to lift, move, push, or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds)
• Ability to work on his/her feet for a complete shift while constantly bending, stretching, walking, lifting, or moving things

Disclaimer

This job description indicates representative responsibilities and specifications of the position only and should not be considered to necessarily represent all responsibilities and specifications of the position. The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned, which are not specified in this description.

At Christenson Communities we make it our priority to foster inclusive work environments welcomed to diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to accommodating prospective employees. Please let us know how we can accommodate you in our hiring process.