Licensed Practical Nurse

The Good Samaritan Society; Town of Cardston; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Society is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a permanent part-time 0.7FTE position at Good SamaritanLee Crest, Cardston, AB. Start date ASAP. You will provide safe, high-quality resident care and support daily living activities in a team environment.

Qualifications include active LPN license, CPR/First Aid, and strong English communication. Dementia care training is an asset and experience with elderly residents is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license to practice.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Dementia care training is an asset.
• Able to provide high-quality care for elderly residents.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality resident care and perform daily living activities.
• Carry out nursing duties as assigned by Care Manager or designate.
• Document and report activities of daily living and other duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

CPR/First Aid

Computer literacy

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Location Good SamaritanLee Crest
989 1st Street East, Cardston, AB
(80km south of Lethbridge)

Employment Type Permanent Part Time 0.7FTE

Hours of Work 1430-2245 (Row 6)

Start Date ASAP

Wages $27.59 to $36.11

Employee Group AUPE

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.

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

• 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.