Licensed Practical Nurse

The Good Samaritan Society; Pincher Creek; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Society is seeking an active Licensed Practical Nurse at Good Samaritan Vista Village in Pincher Creek, AB. This permanent part-time (0.7 FTE) position starts ASAP, 08:00–16:16, and offers hourly wages from $28.53 to $36.64.

You will provide safe, quality resident care and assist with daily living activities in a team-based setting, reporting to the Care Manager. Requirements: current LPN registration, CPR/First Aid, and dementia care training is an asset.

Qualifications

• Active LPN registration to practice.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Dementia care training is an asset.
• Experience with the elderly and/or disabled preferred.
• Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe, quality resident care and activities of daily living.
• Deliver and report on daily living activities and other duties as assigned.
• Work in a team environment under the Care Manager or designate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) registration

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Location Good SamaritanVista Village
1240 Ken Thornton Blvd. Pincher Creek, AB
(100km west of Lethbridge)

Employment Type Permanent Part Time 0.7 FTE

Hours of Work
Start date 0800-1516
ASAP

Wages $28.53 - $36.64

Employee Group PCSA Handbook

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors' care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

Focusing on the social model and working in a team environment, you will perform safe, quality resident care and assignments including delivery and reporting of activities of daily living and other duties as required. Using initiative and good judgement, you will carry out a variety of nursing duties, as assigned by the Care Manager or designate to ensure quality resident care and comfort.

You are actively registered to practice as a Licensed Practice Nurse and current CPR/First Aid. Dementia care training an asset. You are able to provide high-quality care for residents with multiple complex needs in a high-stress environment. You have strong interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively in both written and verbal English. You have a positive approach to teamwork. Experience working with families, guardians and professional groups an asset. Experience working with the elderly and/or disabled preferred. Computer skills required.

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.