Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Casual - Hillcrest Place

EXTENDICARE; Brandon; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous mentorship

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Job summary

EXTENDICARE in Brandon, Manitoba, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver patient-centered nursing care. Responsibilities include assessing resident needs, administering medication, and coordinating care plans.

This part-time role requires strong communication and clinical skills, along with a valid provincial nursing registration. The position offers a rewarding experience with opportunities for growth and mentorship within the organization.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Manitoba.
• Experience with unregulated care providers preferred.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
• Vulnerable Sector Check (including Criminal Background Check) must be current.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-oriented nursing care in accordance with standards.
• Complete and maintain resident care assessments and documentation.
• Administer medications and treatments in compliance with standards.
• Respond to resident/family concerns and emergencies.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Time management

Customer focus skills

Education

Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Experience working in a senior's environment

Education and experience in gerontology

Tools

Computer proficiency

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mission

Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

• To work as a member of the inter‑professional team as described by Extendicare’s Professional Practice Model applying the person centered approach to care;
• To complete and ensure resident’s clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes communicated as required;
• To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required;
• To assist with scheduling of resident’s care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable;
• To work closely with the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness to facilitate resident’s move in, move out and transfers;
• To provide direct resident care and medication/treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards and policies and procedures;
• To process the orders and safekeep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Extendicare policies and procedures;
• To facilitate and provide resident/family education;
• To plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident’s care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers;
• To coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents;
• To respond to and manage significant changes in resident’s condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid;
• To teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers;
• To coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive Director;
• To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive Director and other departments;
• To follow and assist the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct;
• To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State;
• Experience working in a senior’s environment and with unregulated care providers preferred;
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset;
• Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills;
• Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge;
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required;
• Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Benefits

• Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Employment Type

Part time