Licensed Practical Nurse | Perm Full Time Float SWTMTUFS

Sienna Senior Living; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rate of pay: $33.00-$38.00 per hour

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide quality nursing care in our community. You will follow care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with RNs and the broader care team to support residents’ independence and dignity.

The role requires current LPN registration, annual RAI MDS certification, and CPR/First Aid. Travel not required; the posting notes equity and accommodation support are available on request.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Practical Nursing is required.
• Current registration as LPN with the College of Nurses BC.
• Successful annual completion of RAI MDS certification as per Ministry of Health requirements for AIS.
• Current First Aid with CPR.
• Successful Vulnerable Sector Check (Ontario applicants) and Criminal Records Check (British Columbia applicants).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care per established policy and physician's orders.
• Safeguard drugs and narcotics; follow protocols on all shifts.
• Create a safe, respectful environment promoting privacy and independence.
• Collaborate with the care team to optimize residents' functional ability.
• Report changes to the RN promptly and take appropriate action.
• Liaise with medical team and specialists to support clinical care.
• Document care plans and activities to improve resident outcomes.
• Participate in in-service programs and community education.

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Current registration as LPN with College of Nurses BC

RAI MDS certification

First Aid with CPR

Vulnerable Sector Check

Criminal Records Check

Job description

If you're passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth - then join us!

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse your typical day will impact the following ways:

• Providing for nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician's orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an LPN. Utilizing sound nursing practice principles, ensure delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s).
• Ensures the supply, control, and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, ensures protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.
• Creating a comfortable and safe environment that provides opportunities for privacy, dignity, autonomy, independence and individuality and maintenance of personal lifestyle and values.
• Optimizing each resident's potential to achieve or maintain maximum functional ability.
• Seeks direction from the RN when resident need exceeds experience or scope of practice.
• Exercises sound nursing judgment by reporting any change in resident's status in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse as necessary, and takes appropriate action.
• Fostering an atmosphere that is conducive to the provision of optimal care, and the effective functioning of the assigned resident home area through collaboration with other team members, monitoring resident care, communicating with residents and family members, and providing guidance to Personal Support Workers/Unregulated team members assigned to the care unit.
• Liaising with medical team members, nurse specialists, consultants and supports effective clinical care for all residents.
• Continually assesses his/her own nursing practice and learning needs.
• Participates in and attends in-service programs provided by the community as well as conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Documents priorities, target dates and strategies or interventions on the individualized care plan in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for each resident.
• Works with the resident, family members, and interprofessional team to systematically collect data for the nursing history on admission, readmission, and change in status, and provides ongoing assessment and appropriate documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must Haves

• Diploma in Practical Nursing.
• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses BC.
• Successful annual completion of RAI MDS certification as per Ministry of Health requirements for AIS.
• Current First Aid with CPR.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicant.

Bonus Points For Having

• Long Term Care Experience.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

Rate of Pay: $33.00-$38.00

This posting is for an existing vacancy

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