Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Casual- Kildonan

Extendicare Inc.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for casual work at the Kildonan Personal Care Home. The role involves providing compassionate nursing care and support to seniors, as well as collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure the best care standards. Successful candidates will have current LPN registration and strong communication skills, ensuring quality of care and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State required.
• Experience working in a senior's environment preferred.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-oriented nursing care according to provincial standards.
• Coordinate resident care and ensure accurate documentation.
• Respond to significant changes in resident's condition.

Skills

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Time management

Customer focus

Communication

Education

Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Education and experience in gerontology

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

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Apply locations Kildonan Personal Care Home time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 2, 2025 (25 days left to apply) job requisition id R22686

Job Description

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 Revera'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 Revera Resident Care standards and policies and procedures;
- To process the orders and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Revera 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 Revera'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.

Time Type:

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

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