Licensed Practical Nurse

Covenant Living; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Red Deer, Alberta to join our compassionate care team. You will lead day-to-day resident care, work with an interdisciplinary team, and apply the nursing process to meet changing resident needs with dignity and respect.

Qualifications include an approved LPN program, CLPNA registration, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to work in a continuing care setting. French is an asset, as is dementia education and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Practical Nurse Program.
• Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
• Current CPR / First Aid Certification / Equivalency required.
• Ability to speak French an asset.
• Dementia education an asset.
• Strong critical assessment skills.
• Exhibits respectful, compassionate patient care.
• Ability to manage changing resident needs in a continuing care setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of care to residents and motivate the team.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to individualize nursing care.
• Support residents and families during end-of-life journey with dignity and privacy.
• Model Covenant Care's mission, vision and values in all actions.
• Collaborate effectively as a professional team player to uphold organizational values.

Skills

Critical assessment

Active listening

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

Practical Nurse Program

CLPNA registration

Job description

Position Summary:

Covenant Care welcomes all who share a calling to serve those most in need.

We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person- body, mind and soul. The position of Licensed Practical Nurse will commit to incorporate our mission, vision, and our values, which are Compassion, Collaboration, Respect, Social Justice, Integrity and Stewardship, and uphold our ethical traditions as foundational aspects in all actions and decision-making.

Reporting to the Resident Care Manager (RCM), the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of care to residents by motivating and empowering the team. The LPN works cohesively with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure the nursing process (Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) is individualized and ongoing, such that changing needs of residents are addressed and met.

In accordance with Covenant Care’s mission, vision, and values, this position is responsible for ensuring that residents receive quality care and service according to Covenant Care policies and procedures. Provides support to residents, their family and visitors during the resident’s end of life journey that will enable choice, dignity, privacy, respect and individuality.

This position will:

• Model the organization's mission, vision, and values, consistently representing Covenant professionally and positively
• Collaborate effectively as a professional team player, supporting the achievement of Covenant’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Practical Nurse Program required
• Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) required
• Current CPR / First Aid Certification / Equivalency required
• Ability to speak French an asset
• Dementia education an asset
• Strong critical assessment skills
• Exhibits open and sincere approach to relating to people by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally
• Recognizes and responds effectively to verbal and non-verbal cues with exceptional active listening skills
• Ability and knowledge to work in a continuing care setting and the ability to deal with difficult behaviors
• Ability to cope with frequent changes such as daily routine, workload, shifts and resident needs and possess exceptional multi-tasking and time management skills
• This position requires you to be vaccinated against all required communicable diseases under Covenant Care’s OHS policy