Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required for seniors' living facility - Full-Time

Green Acres Foundation Housing for Senoirs; Coaldale; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Acres Foundation in Coaldale, Alberta seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for our seniors living facility. You’ll lead care teams, deliver direct resident care, and monitor health changes with confidentiality and initiative.

The role is full-time, average 37.5 hours per week, with shifts 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, and 10pm-6am, and requires active LPN registration in Alberta and clear English communication.

Qualifications

• LPN required with active Alberta registration (CLHA).
• Clear English communication (written and spoken).
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HCAs following a Care Plan.
• Provide direct resident care and support.
• Monitor and report changes in residents' health.
• Respond to emergencies as required.
• Distribute medications to residents.
• Assist residents with daily activities and therapies.
• Complete charting using electronic charting in a timely manner.

Skills

Team oriented

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma

Tools

Electronic charting

Job description

LPN required for seniors' living facility.

Green Acres Foundation is seeking a team-oriented multi-tasker who is flexible, enthusiastic, has great leadership skills, and a positive attitude to help as a Licensed Practical Nurse at our facility in Coaldale, Alberta.

Does this sound like you? If it does, you'll perform duties that require considerable confidentiality, initiative, tact, and independent judgement.

We are a self-motivated bunch who finds coming to work fun, so strong interpersonal and organizational skills are a MUST.

About the position:

• This is a permanent Full-Time position.
• The position offers an average of 37.5 hours per week
• Must be available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Shifts to cover in this position are: 6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm, and/or 10pm to 6am.

Basic responsibilities of the position include:

• Overseeing and providing direction to HCAs following a Care Plan
• Providing direct care and support to residents
• Monitor, assess, and report changes in resident's health
• Respond to emergency calls as required
• Distribute medications to residents
• Assisting residents with daily activities, including therapeutic regimes
• Complete all necessary charting, paperwork, and reporting in a clear, concise, and timely manner using electronic charting

Requirements for the position:

• Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma
• Annual proof of active registration on the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA)
• Current satisfactory Criminal Record Check (within the last 6 months)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English
• A flexible, willing, and positive attitude

First Aid Certification and WHMIS Training is an asset.

Green Acres Foundation has been voted Best of the Best in Seniors Housing every year since 2019!

Green Acres Foundation recognizes the diversity within the communities in which we serve and strive to ensure that our housing program and services, our facilities, and our employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.