Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual) - Aspen/MVSH Aspen Ridge Lodge & Designated Assisted Living)

Bethanyseniors; Didsbury; Sur place; CAD 56 000 - 76 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Bethany Care Society in Didsbury, AB, is seeking a casual Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver resident-centered care at Aspen Ridge Lodge & Designated Assisted Living. The role involves assessments, documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to support resident independence.

You will work in a dynamic environment, requiring CPR certification, strong communication, and the ability to function in English. Prior LPN experience and dementia care knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Active registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
• Current CPR certification.
• Dementia Care Certificate and related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of RAI/MDS 2.0 tool and electronic documentation is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide resident-centered care in alignment with care plans and policies.
• Document resident assessments, interventions and outcomes accurately and promptly.
• Maintain a safe environment by following safety guidelines and reporting hazards.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and care conferences.
• Support and coach Health Care Aides; assume 'In Charge' role when needed.
• Demonstrate Bethany values and promote resident independence.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Formation

LPN program

Description du poste

About the Role

With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible and accountable for providing outstanding care and support to residents, resident’s families and volunteers within their designated scope of practice and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides service that is responsive to the holistic needs of the residents and promotes choice while maintaining dignity and facilitating resident independence.

What You Will Do

Individual responsibilities will fall under six main areas of focus:

• Resident-Centered Care: Promotes service excellence and is responsive to the residents’ needs in accordance with resident care plans, policies and procedures. Conducts a complete and thorough nursing assessment of the resident to establish and prioritize nursing care and determine appropriate collaboration with Registered Nurse and other Interdisciplinary Team members.
• Documentation: Accurately and comprehensively documents resident care assessments, interventions and outcomes in alignment with Bethany policies and procedures. Documents timely, accurate reports of data collection, interpretation, planning, implementing and evaluating care in accordance with Bethany Care Society policy, and regulatory requirements.
• Safety: Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times. Identifies and mitigates unsafe conditions in the work environment, including immediate reporting of any unsafe conditions.
• Pro‑active Learner: Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities. Attends and actively participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and care conferences, and shares knowledge of the resident and advocates for resident choice. Attends and actively participates in education opportunities, including health & safety training.
• Team Work: Cares for and actively participates and assists the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain a responsible atmosphere of resident centered care. Promotes constructive caring relationships with the Interdisciplinary Team, by fostering an understanding of the unique contributions of all team members, as well as with the residents, families and visitors.
• Leadership: Enables a high performance culture through leading, developing and coaching employees. Provides direction and supervision to Health Care Aides and assumes the ‘In Charge’ role when necessary.

What You Bring

• Graduate of recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program
• Previous License Practical Nurse experience is preferred
• Active Registration and in good standing with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA)
• Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment
• Demonstrates ability to understand, speak, read and write effectively in English
• Excellent observation, communication and critical thinking skills
• Current CPR certification
• Dementia Care Certificate and experience preferred
• Knowledge of RAI/MDS 2.0 tool, computer skills and electronic documentation is preferred

Position Information

• Location: Didsbury, Alberta
• Site: Aspen/MVSH Aspen Ridge Lodge & Designated Assisted Living
• Site Address: 1100- 20 Avenue Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual) - Aspen/MVSH Aspen Ridge Lodge & Designated Assisted Living
• FTE: 0.00
• Non- Union/Union: Department/Unit: Care Services - Aspen Ridge
• Time Type: Variable time
• Position Type: Casual
• Shift & Hours of Work: Variable
• Shift per Cycle: Variable
• Position Start Date: Position End Date:

Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Bethany is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and persons with disabilities.

Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants.

At Bethany, our employees are the backbone that supports our model of quality care.

We celebrate a workforce rich in diversity, and our employees are rewarded through meaningful work experiences.

Our employees are a part of something bigger than themselves—we are a team of multidisciplinary professionals committed to “Creating Caring Communities.

For more information, check out this video about Working at Bethany