Licensed Practical Nurse

Se-Health; Calgary; On-site; CAD 41,989 - 51,370; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

RRSP pension

On-demand pay

Educational support

Job summary

SE Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to join our Calgary team. Under the direction of the Manager or Director of Care, you will provide holistic nursing care tailored to residents and their families, in alignment with evidence-informed practice and facility policies, ensuring safety and comfort.

This casual, on-site role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to infection control, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with active CLHA registration.
• Immunization record up-to-date.
• Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Check within the past year.
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Experience with elderly or disabled in a supportive living setting.
• Palliative care experience is an asset.
• Strong communication and adaptability in a changing environment.
• Physically able to perform duties up to 55 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing care per the care plan.
• Report changes to decision-makers promptly.
• Supervise non-regulated staff as assigned in care delivery.
• Maintain resident dignity, privacy, spirituality, and individuality.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies and practices.
• Work within practice statements and professional conduct requirements.
• Participate in team meetings and training.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Infection control awareness

Education

LPN Certificate

CLHA registration

First Aid & CPR Level C

Immunization record

Job description

SE Health LPNs are the best of the best. We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours!

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Manager or Director of Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will use evidence-informed nursing knowledge, skill and judgment to provide integrated and holistic nursing care, within the scope of practice appropriate to an LPN, to meet the physical, safety, emotional and spiritual needs of clients and their families.

STATUS Casual

Why join our team?

• Competitive compensation. Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, on-demand pay, and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff.
• Develop yourself with SE. We have education bursaries, Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your lifelong learning. You'll benefit from our orientation, mentorship, and coaching programs. And our leadership team will support you to practice to the full scope, to integrate the most current evidence into your practice, and is fully available to you 24/7 to support you in delivering the best possible care to your patients. We have on-site day care also available via a private provider.
• Grow your career. SE Health is a large national organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You’ll have an opportunity – and will be supported – to do different types of roles in different locations if that is what you’re interested in. Or you can pivot to supporting or leadership positions where you can use your nursing skills to contribute and make an impact in different ways.
• Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging. You’ll have the ability to be part of this research firsthand, to learn from it, and will be supported to integrate that research into your practice.
• Empowerment. At our facility, our nurses are provided with a full degree of autonomy of practice, provide clinical leadership to our multidisciplinary team every day, and are supported with leading-edge training related to Palliative and aging.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide hands‑on care to residents according to the Care Plan and facility policies and procedures.
• Report changes in resident conditions as well as any other pertinent information to the appropriate decision makers in a timely manner.
• Assist in the monitoring of non‑regulated staff assigned to carry out the care plan, including supervising, coaching, and supporting.
• Ensure resident care is delivered in a way that maintains resident dignity, privacy, and acknowledges independence, spirituality, and individuality.
• Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner; adhere to all required infection prevention and control policies and practices.
• Work within their practice statement, competencies, and conduct as defined by the Health Professions Act or other relevant legislation, and governing professional organizations.
• Participate in team meetings and training/learning opportunities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• LPN Certificate, current active registration with the CLHA in good standing.
• Updated immunization record.
• A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 1 year.
• Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certificates.
• Recent experience working with the elderly or disabled persons, preferably in a supportive living environment.
• Palliative care experience is an asset.
• Demonstrate a compassionate, respectful, and sincere manner, with the ability to deal with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment.
• This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm, and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty‑five (55) pounds, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement.

AI and compensation details

We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a replacement position. The hiring pay range is $30.48–$37.29, based on experience.