Licensed Practical Nurse

Park Place Seniors Living; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living facility in Edmonton is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide essential care to residents as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role involves administering medications and supervising care staff, ensuring a commitment to resident safety and adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have completed a Licensed Practical Nurse program, possess current licensure, and have recently relevant experience. Join a supportive work environment focused on quality care and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• One year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current full practicing licensure with the relevant governing body.
• Certified in First Aid as required by provincial legislation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and provide care.
• Administer medications per PPSL policies and procedures.
• Supervise care staff to ensure quality care.
• Maintain a commitment to resident safety and culture of safety.

Skills

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Supervision of care staff

Commitment to safety

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Job description

Overview

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to residents. The LPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the standards of practice as outlined by the relevant provincial governing body and according to PPSL policies and procedures (for example, administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with pharmaceutical and PPSL policies and procedures). Responsibilities include the direct supervision of care staff to meet resident’s needs. The LPN ensures a commitment to resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per PPSL Strategic Directions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and provide personal and nursing care to residents.
• Administer medications (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular) in accordance with pharmaceutical and PPSL policies and procedures.
• Supervise care staff to meet residents’ needs and ensure quality care.
• Maintain a strong commitment to resident safety and a culture of safety as outlined by PPSL.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nurse program plus one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Certified in First Aid as required by provincial legislation.
• Current full practicing licensure with the relevant governing body.

Current Bi-Weekly Rotation

Note: The original description included a bi-weekly rotation table which has been removed. Schedule details are not provided in this refined description.

Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.