LPN - Compassionate Elder Care & Team Collaboration

Covenant Care; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Care in Alberta seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver day-to-day care to residents, guided by our mission to heal with compassion and uphold dignity at end of life. Reporting to the Resident Care Manager, the LPN collaborates with an inter-professional team to tailor the nursing process to evolving resident needs.

The role requires current CLPNA registration, approved LPN education, and CPR/First Aid certification; French is an asset and vaccination per policy is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Practical Nurse Program required.
• Current registration with the CLPNA required.
• Current CPR / First Aid Certification / Equivalency required.
• Ability to speak French an asset
• Dementia education an asset
• Strong critical assessment skills
• Exhibits open and sincere approach to relating to people by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally
• Recognizes and responds effectively to verbal and non-verbal cues with exceptional active listening skills
• Ability to work in a continuing care setting and handle difficult behaviors
• Ability to cope with frequent changes in daily routine, workload, shifts and resident needs; strong multi-tasking and time management skills
• Vaccination against required communicable diseases per Covenant Care OHS policy

Responsibilities

• Model the organization's mission, vision, and values, consistently representing Covenant professionally and positively
• Collaborate effectively as a professional team player, supporting the achievement of Covenant’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Provide high-quality nursing care to residents, guided by the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Support residents and families during end-of-life journey with dignity, privacy, respect and individuality
• Ensure care is delivered according to Covenant Care policies and procedures

Education

Graduate of an approved Practical Nurse Program

Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)

Job description

Covenant Care in Alberta seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver day-to-day care to residents, guided by our mission to heal with compassion and uphold dignity at end of life. Reporting to the Resident Care Manager, the LPN collaborates with an inter-professional team to tailor the nursing process to evolving resident needs.

The role requires current CLPNA registration, approved LPN education, and CPR/First Aid certification; French is an asset and vaccination per policy is required.