Licensed Practical Nurse

Make an Impact on Seniors' Health!

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 join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours! This position is for our Millrise facility in Calgary, https://seniorsliving.sehc.com/millrise

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Manager or Director of Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will use evidence-informed nursing knowledge, skills, 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.

Why join our team?

• Develop yourself with SE. We offer education bursaries, Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your lifelong learning. You’ll benefit from our orientation and mentorship programs. Our clinical practice and nursing teams will support you with comprehensive care plans and modern models of care, ensuring you’re always supported to provide the best possible care to our residents.
• Grow your career. SE Health is a large national organization with diverse healthcare lines. You’ll have opportunities—and support—to explore different roles in various locations. Or you can pivot to support or leadership positions, where you can utilize your skills to make an impact in different ways.
• Innovative. We are always seeking new ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and implement improvements in our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Seniors’ Health and Aging. You’ll have the chance to be part of this research firsthand and learn from it.
• Competitive compensation. Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide hands-on care to residents according to the Care Plan and facility policies and procedures.
• Report changes in resident conditions and other pertinent information to decision-makers promptly.
• Assist in monitoring non-regulated staff, including supervising, coaching, and supporting.
• Ensure resident care maintains dignity, privacy, independence, spirituality, and individuality.
• Perform duties safely and efficiently, adhering to infection prevention and control policies.
• Work within your practice statement, competencies, and conduct as defined by legislation and professional organizations.
• Participate in team meetings and training as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• LPN Certificate, current registration with the CLPNA in good standing.
• Updated immunization record.
• Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued within the past 90 days.
• Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certificates.
• Recent experience working with the elderly or disabled, preferably in a supportive living environment.
• Palliative care experience is an asset.
• Demonstrate compassion, respect, and professionalism, with conflict resolution skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills (French language skills are an asset).
• Flexibility and adaptability to a changing environment.
• Good computer skills.
• This position is physically demanding, requiring hand, arm, and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting up to 55 pounds, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement.