Licensed Practical Nurse

Nurse Next Door; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Next Door is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Canada. You will deliver high-quality nursing care, follow the care plan, and support clients and families with information and education.

We value compassionate care, strong communication, and teamwork as you contribute to Happier Aging and client well-being across our home-care network.

Qualifications

• 1 year nursing experience required.
• Must be able to communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
• Current LPN certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and interact respectfully with clients and team members.
• Deliver nursing care in accordance with the care plan and professional scope.
• Review care plans and complete records accurately before visits.
• Coordinate scheduling inquiries with the Care Services Center within agreed timelines.
• Educate clients and families about diagnosis and care as appropriate.
• Perform nursing procedures competently per provincial scope and policies.

Skills

Nursing experience

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

LPN Certification

Job description

At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging . We bring Happier Aging toeveryone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.

Caregiving as a Career

We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.

Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise , entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.

We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.

What We Offer:

• Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
• $27 to $30 per hour ( based on experience)
• 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions
• 24/7 assistance related to client care

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with clients, other interdisciplinary team members
• As a brand ambassador the LPN/RPN treats client and team members with courtesy and respect
• Reviews the care plans arranged by the case manager ( Care Designer) prior to beginning a visit, completing records accurately and carrying out all assignments as requested
• Responds to Care Services Center (CSC) Team regarding scheduling inquiries and updates within the agreed upon timeline
• Engages in open communication with your Care Designer when opportunities to elevate your client’s experience and care are identified
• Delivers comprehensive professional nursing care consistent with the care plan, nursing assessments and client needs.
• Perform all skills, treatments and procedures competently in accordance to the provincial scope of LPN/RPN and adheres to the policies, procedures and protocols of Nurse Next Door.
• Assess and provide client and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis.
• Assists clients in all activities of daily living/hygiene assistance, bathing, grooming, linen changes and so forth.

Requirements:

• 1 year previous Nursing experience
• Must be able to community verbally and in writing in English, other languages are an asset
• Proof of LPN Certification
• Current TB Screen and Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to legally work in Canada to apply for this position
• Valid driver’s license is required

Nurse Next Door is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.

start your career right

We pay you what you’re worth, and then some. We review compensation throughout the year to pay top of market so you are well taken care of for the contribution you make.

Training and Support Network

Hands-on training, mentorship and continued access to online learning help set you up for success. We also provide mentoring to support the development of self-led leaders.

Caregiving as a Career

We believe in Caregiving as a Career, and in providing both growth opportunities and a culture in which you thrive and love coming to work.

A Culture of Bold Kindness

At Nurse Next Door, we are kind and care about each other. We give 110% to everything we do. We’re not afraid to speak our mind or make mistakes. We believe everyone’s contribution matters.