Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Casual

Park Place Seniors Living; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Place Seniors Living is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Medicine Hat. The role involves providing quality, person-centered nursing care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and adhering to the health care standards and ethics. Qualified candidates must have graduated from an LPN program and possess recent nursing experience.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year recent related experience.
• Must maintain and provide proof of active registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform and complete comprehensive health and psychosocial assessments.
• Documenting and reporting care accurately.
• Perform nursing procedures including vital signs monitoring and medication management.

Skills

Nursing Knowledge

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Graduation from a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses

Job description

In keeping with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Park Place, the LPN, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, uses the nursing process and applies his / her nursing knowledge, skills and clinical judgment in performing assessments, planning, implementing, and providing quality and person-centered nursing care to the Residents. The LPN / RPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice as outlined by the relevant provincial governing body’s practice standards and Code of Ethics and Park Place policies and procedures. The LPN practices in a setting where the client care needs are established and changes in health condition are predictable and ensures a commitment to Park Place’s “culture of safety.”

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Nursing Knowledge

Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to utilize the nursing process in identifying the Residents’ health care needs in an environment that facilitates achieving mutually agreed upon health outcomes;

• Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in all aspects of care;
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to prioritize and manage Resident care according to identified care needs;
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to identify and provide support to the Residents and their family and establish a therapeutic relationship with them;
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer skills to do the following :
• Acquire and share information appropriately with the health care team while respecting confidentiality;
• Respects and advocates for Residents’ rights by :

Obtaining informed consent prior to performing any nursing procedure;

• Promoting self-determination and autonomy in the formulation of the Residents’ plan of care;
• Adhering to Park Place’s “Residents Bill of Rights.”
• Understands the Code of Ethics for LPN / RPN and applies these ethical principles to guide decision making in his / her nursing practice and individual behavior.
• Nursing Practice

Assessment and Care Planning

Utilize standardized assessment tools available (e.g., MDS-RAI, User Defined Assessments) based on Residents’ identified care needs and recognized best practices;

• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to carry out move-in and move-out processes as well as Resident transfers, both internal and external, in an efficient and timely manner; including but not limited to completing the following tasks identified in their full scope of practice :
• Perform and complete a comprehensive and focused health and psychosocial assessment including a thorough health history taking;
• Documenting and reporting;
• Provision of health teachings;
• Advance care planning;
• Performs and maintains records of accurate drug counts on controlled medications; Reports adverse reactions and medication errors according to provincial legislation and Park Place Policies and procedures; Performs, monitors and evaluates nursing procedures and interventions such as but not limited to head to toe assessments, taking / recording and interpreting vital signs, assistance with activities of daily living, elimination, nutrition and hydration management, basic foot care, basic wound care, palliative care, and post mortem care as outlined in the provincial professional competencies for LPN / RPN;
• Communication and Technology
• Professionalism and Leadership

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Graduation from a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

• Experience : At least one (1) year recent related experience
• Registration / Certification(s) : Responsible to maintain and provide proof of active registration with respective provincial College.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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