Licensed Practical Nurse

Aspira Stonebridge Crossing Retirement Living; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspira Stonebridge Crossing Retirement Living is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team for a temporary full-time night position. Responsibilities include providing nursing care, ensuring resident safety, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance residents' well-being. Join a committed team dedicated to the Team Member Experience in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CLPNS.
• Current First Aid with CPR certification.
• Must pass Vulnerable Sector Check & Criminal Records Check.

Responsibilities

• Providing nursing care as per established policies and care plans.
• Ensuring the safe handling of medications and resident safety.
• Documenting assessments and interventions in care plans.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Job description

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth – then join us!

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

This is a Temporary Full-Time (NIGHT) position for one (1) year, with possibility of extension.

Schedule :

• Mon 10 : 30PM - 7 : 00AM
• Tues 10 : 30PM - 7 : 00AM
• Wed 10 : 30PM - 7 : 00AM
• Fri OFF
• Sat OFF

As a Licensed Practical Nurse your typical day will impact the following ways :

• Providing for nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an LPN. Utilizing sound nursing practice principles, ensure delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s).
• Ensures the supply, control, and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, ensures protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.
• Creating a comfortable and safe environment that provides opportunities for privacy, dignity, autonomy, independence and individuality and maintenance of personal lifestyle and values.
• Optimizing each resident’s potential to achieve or maintain maximum functional ability.
• Seeks direction from the Director of Wellness when resident need exceeds experience or scope of practice.
• Exercises sound nursing judgment by reporting any change in resident’s status in a timely manner to the Director of Wellness as necessary, and takes appropriate action.
• Fostering an atmosphere that is conducive to the provision of optimal care, and the effective functioning of the assigned resident home area through collaboration with other team members, monitoring resident care, communicating with residents and family members, and providing guidance to Resident Attendant team members assigned to the care unit.
• Liaising with medical team members, nurse specialists, consultants and supports effective clinical care for all residents.
• Continually assesses his / her own nursing practice and learning needs
• Participates in and attends in-service programs provided by the community as well as conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Documents priorities, target dates and strategies or interventions on the individualized care plan in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for each resident.
• Works with the resident, family members, and interprofessional team to systematically collect data for the nursing history on admission, readmission, and change in status, and provides ongoing assessment and appropriate documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must haves :

• Diploma in Practical Nursing.
• Current registration and in good standing as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan (CLPNS).
• Current First Aid with CPR.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check & Criminal Records Check.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

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Licensed Practical Nurse • Saskatoon, SK