Licensed Practical Nurse(Perm PT 0.49)

The Brenda Strafford Foundation; Okotoks; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable health care organization in Okotoks is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide quality care for elderly residents. This part-time position (0.49 FTE) requires a licensed LPN with a CPR certification and preferably experience in geriatric care. Responsibilities include monitoring health conditions, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring high standards of care. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term care nursing is preferable.
• Must hold a CLPNA license.
• CPR Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents’ health and assess the need for referral to physicians.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop resident Care Plans.
• Supervise nursing care and evaluate the effectiveness of all medications.

Skills

Experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term care nursing

Holder of a CLPNA license

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Licensed Practical Nurse(Perm PT 0.49) role at The Brenda Strafford Foundation .

About The Organization

The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) is a charitable organization that owns and operates five Aging Care & Senior Living communities in Calgary, AB, and Okotoks, AB. We provide a safe, caring, and comfortable home environment for our senior residents and families. Locally, in Calgary, BSF operates Alberta’s largest second-stage shelter providing safe shelter and comprehensive support services to women and children leaving abuse and violence. Our team members are passionate about BSF’s mission, vision, and values.

Team Values

• We put people at the centre of everything we do
• We boldly pursue quality and innovation with pride and enthusiasm
• We believe in engagement with all stakeholders and respect every voice
• We act with compassion, empathy and understanding

The BSF Way

Putting people first is a way of life at BSF. We apply a person-centered approach to our care, services, and environment, aiming to optimize well-being and enrich lives one person at a time. We uphold 8 Commitments : get to know what makes a person unique; enable and respect choices; champion everyone’s abilities, interests and aspirations; deliver "wow" service; do little things that can make a big difference; be the reason someone smiles; make people feel at home; be present in the moment.

The Role

The Licensed Practical Nurse works as a member of the multidisciplinary team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of residents. The LPN provides care to residents whose health condition and needs are well defined and predictable with little fluctuation over time. The LPN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care and works in consultation with HCA and RN colleagues to meet the needs of more complex patients.

Our team members are passionate about the mission, vision, and values of BSF.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and establish standards of care and practice to provide an environment that facilitates quality resident care delivery
• Monitor residents’ health, note changes in condition and assess the need for referral to physicians
• Process and implement physicians’ orders
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and maintain up-to-date resident Care Plans to meet therapeutic, restorative and rehabilitative goals of each resident utilizing MDS-RAI
• Supervise nursing care
• Complete daily audits on Point of Care (POC) documentation
• Administer medications according to administrative and nursing policy
• Supervise the HCAs in assisting with medications
• Evaluate and document the effectiveness of all medications
• Collaborate with pharmacists
• Observe, report, and document changes in resident status and deviations from anticipated resident responses / outcomes according to policy / charting guidelines and standards
• Notify residents’ families or next of kin of any changes to residents’ health status

Why Join Us

At The Brenda Strafford Foundation, we are more than a workplace—we are a united team. We value empathy, compassion, and innovation and provide opportunities to grow and contribute meaningfully.

Who We’re Looking For

• Holder of a CLPNA license
• CPR Certificate
• Experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term care nursing is preferable

Additional Information

In accordance with Alberta's Protection for Persons in Care Act, a criminal record check is required for successful candidates. As a condition of employment with “BSF,” all new Health Care Worker hires must provide written proof of immunizations for communicable diseases.

Diversity And Inclusion

The Brenda Strafford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility for all employees.

Posting Details

• Position Title : Licensed Practical Nurse(Perm PT 0.49 - TM)
• Requisition Number : 1236
• FTE : 0.49
• Position Status : Permanent Part Time
• Union / Agreement : GSA
• Shift Pattern : evenings
• Wage rate / Salary :
• Posting End Date : 09/26/2025
• Site : Tudor Manor
• Seniority level : Entry level
• Employment type : Part-time
• Job function : Health Care Provider
• Industries : Hospitals and Health Care

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