Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Casual - Viking

Extendicare; Viking; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse for its Viking location. The role involves providing exceptional care within established nursing standards, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supervising Health Care Aides. Candidates must be registered with CLPNA and have a passion for care.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Experience with MDS-RAI assessments.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care is provided within established nursing standards.
• Develop individualized resident care plans using the Nursing Process.
• Supervise and evaluate the work of Health Care Aides.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Dependable

Ethical

Mature

Critical thinking

Good time management

Strong communication

Education

Graduate of Licensed Practical Nurse Program

Registered in good standing with CLPNA

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Casual - Viking

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Job Description

Extendicare Viking is a 60 bed home, located in the beautiful rural setting of Viking Alberta. The LPN will be responsible for providing exceptional care to our residence, working in collaboration with a team that consists of Health Care Aids, Registered Nurses, Support Services Staff and a Leadership Team.

Reporting to: Director of Care

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Care, the LPN will:

• Ensure resident care is provided within established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies
• Use the Nursing Process of Assessment, Plan, Implement and Evaluate a resident health and develop individualized resident care plans
• Plans, directs, supervises and evaluates the work of the Health Care Aide
• Assists in orientating, mentoring and competency development of staff
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Graduate of Licensed Practical Nurse Program
• Registered in good standing with CLPNA
• Caring, compassionate, dependable, ethical and mature
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Critical thinking skills
• Good time management skills to work in fast paced environment.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Current CPR and First Aide
• Experience with MDS-RAI assessments
  
  

Job Description

Extendicare Viking is a 60 bed home, located in the beautiful rural setting of Viking Alberta. The LPN will be responsible for providing exceptional care to our residence, working in collaboration with a team that consists of Health Care Aids, Registered Nurses, Support Services Staff and a Leadership Team.

Reporting to: Director of Care

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Care, the LPN will:

• Ensure resident care is provided within established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies
• Use the Nursing Process of Assessment, Plan, Implement and Evaluate a resident health and develop individualized resident care plans
• Plans, directs, supervises and evaluates the work of the Health Care Aide
• Assists in orientating, mentoring and competency development of staff
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Graduate of Licensed Practical Nurse Program
• Registered in good standing with CLPNA
• Caring, compassionate, dependable, ethical and mature
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Critical thinking skills
• Good time management skills to work in fast paced environment.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Current CPR and First Aide
• Experience with MDS-RAI assessments
  
  

Time Type

Casual

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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