Licensed Practical Nurse (PWLST)

Connecting Care; Stettler; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their compassionate team. This role emphasizes top-notch resident care and requires a commitment to person-directed services, ensuring that each resident's needs are met with dignity and respect. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, fostering a supportive environment for both residents and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and thrive in a collaborative culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Opportunity for personal and professional growth

Supportive corporate culture

Employee Care Partners approach

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized LPN program and registered with CLPNA.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure top resident care with a focus on time management.
• Coordinate various business activities within the guiding philosophy.
• Mentor and delegate nursing tasks to Care Partners.

Skills

Person Directed Care

Eden Alternative Philosophy

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

Professionalism

Assessment and Care Planning

Medication Assistance

Quality Improvement

Education

Graduate of a recognized LPN program

Registered with CLPNA

Certification in First Aid and CPR

Job description

We want you to join our team! A place you can hang your hat and call home. We value the power of diversity, inclusion, individuality, dignity, knowledge, and hospitality. Our mission is to build and operate person-directed communities by providing care and hospitality for seniors.

The Opportunity:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role will be serving the community of POINTS WEST LIVING in STETTLER, ALBERTA. The LPN is responsible for ensuring top resident care is a priority, with a high level of focus in time management.

We are seeking candidates interested in:

Casual

Skills and key deliverables that will take you further:

1. A strong personal commitment to Person Directed Care
2. Current familiarity with the Eden Alternative Philosophy and the Domains of Well-Being is preferred
3. You are a patient team player – flexible, positive motivator, and professional role model
4. Full-bodied organizational, communication, and time management skills
5. Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills, deal effectively with difficult or crisis situations
6. Always maintain the highest level of professionalism
7. Able to coordinate various business activities within the vision, objectives, and guiding philosophy of Connecting Care
8. Strives to attain excellence in Resident, family member and Employee Care Partner satisfaction
9. Friendly with a sense of humor and the utmost respect for all persons
10. Knowledge of supportive living services, assessment, and care planning
11. Lead the team to ensure commitment is understood in achieving person directed services
12. Ensuring that care is provided in accordance with nursing best practices, our Well-Being Strategies, quality improvement guidelines, and regulations
13. Growing Clinical Mentor Care Partner skills to be effective advocates for the Residents in helping them achieve the highest practicable physical, mental, and spiritual well-being possible
14. Performs duties and services required, and supports the Resident’s lifestyle in accordance with the Resident’s individualized Care Plan as authorized by Homecare
15. Provides medication assistance to the Residents, according to current Well-Being Strategies
16. Mentors and delegates nursing tasks to Care Partners as per accepted practice standards and Wellness Strategies
17. Identifies health, safety or maintenance issues, and reports as required
18. Ongoing monitoring and continuous quality improvement and adherence to safe work practices
19. Provide impartial support and excellent relationship building skills to nurture, understand, and respect residents, families, visitors, and external Care Partners to ensure the vibrancy of our community
20. Liaising with Doctors, Pharmacists, Homecare Nurse, Manager, families, and any other people required to facilitate the highest care for the Resident
21. Participates in ongoing educational programs to update knowledge on applicable topics
22. Attains and maintains ongoing compliance with appropriate local, provincial, and federal regulatory standards

Foundational knowledge and experience to grow from:

1. Must be a graduate of a recognized LPN program
2. Must be registered and in good standing with their related Licensing Body (CLPNA)
3. Must hold valid certification in First Aid and CPR
4. Prior to employment, obtain a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check

Why Join Our Team?

1. Competitive compensation package
2. Opportunity for personal and professional growth
3. We provide an approach to care that supports the WHOLE person, that upholds their right to a life full of purpose, connection, empowerment, and possibility. *Read more about our philosophy https://www.edenalt.org/
4. Looking for a happy corporate culture! The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners!

Thank you for applying; only successful candidates will be contacted.