Licensed Practical Nurse

Extendicare; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A continuing care facility in Red Deer, Alberta, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate and goal-oriented nursing care. As a member of the inter-professional team, you'll ensure accurate patient assessments, facilitate resident care, and work closely with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate has their CLPNA registration and strong communication skills. This part-time role offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Continuous mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Robust benefits package

Employee Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CLPNA.
• Experience working in a senior's environment preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
• Must provide a recent Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care.
• Complete resident's care assessments and documentation.
• Coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments.
• Respond to significant changes in resident's condition.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CLPNA

Experience in gerontology or community/complex/long term care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Candidates are invited to apply for the position detailed below Extendicare Michener Hill, a continuing care facility located in Red Deer Alberta. This facility is home to 220 Continuing Care beds and 60 Designated Assisted Living Beds.

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 safe keep 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 with CLPNA
• 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.

What Extendicare Has To Offer

• 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.

Time Type

Part time

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.