Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual) - Bethany Sylvan Lake

Bethanyseniors; Town of Sylvan Lake; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethany Sylvan Lake requires a Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual) to provide resident-centered care in a dynamic long-term care setting. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, safety, ongoing learning and strong teamwork within the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include leading care planning discussions, supervising Health Care Aides when in charge, and ensuring quality of life for residents while complying with policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Active registration and in good standing with CLHA.
• Able to read, write, speak English effectively.
• Current CPR certification.
• Dementia Care Certificate and experience preferred.
• Knowledge of RAI/MDS 2.0 and electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Promotes resident-centered care in line with care plans and policies.
• Documents assessments, interventions and outcomes accurately in the system.
• Maintains safety for residents and staff, reporting unsafe conditions.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and care conferences.
• Fosters teamwork and strong relationships with residents, families and visitors.
• Provides leadership and coaching to health care staff as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

English proficiency

CPR certification

Dementia care

RAI/MDS 2.0 knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Tools

RAI/MDS 2.0

Electronic documentation

Job description

## Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual) - Bethany Sylvan LakeApply: Sylvan Lake, Alberta: Variable time: Posted Today: JR1216**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:**Sylvan Lake, Alberta**Site:**Bethany Sylvan Lake**Site Address:**4700 47th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 2M3**Classification:**Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual) - Bethany Sylvan Lake**FTE:**0.00**Non- Union/Union:**AUPE ANC**Department/Unit:**Long Term Care Main Floor - Sylvan Lake**Time Type:**Variable time**Position Type:**Casual**Shift & Hours of Work:**Variable**Shift per Cycle:**Variable**Position Start Date:****Position End Date:*****All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted. Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations. Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.***