Night-Shift LPN: Resident Care Specialist (Part-Time)

Christenson Communities; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Christenson Communities is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a permanent part-time role in Red Deer, Alberta. You will provide resident-focused care within the full scope of LPN practice in a home-like setting, ensuring dignity and safety for residents and families.

Shifts are nights, 12 hours, with a 0.9 FTE commitment. The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and high-quality patient care, while maintaining strong communication with the care team and families.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with gerontology experience preferred.
• Current CLPNA membership in good standing.
• CPR/BCLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Police information check with vulnerable sector within last 6 months.
• Leadership, communication, teamwork and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and computer skills with problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care by assessing resident health needs and recording vital signs; administer medications and injections; perform dressing changes and specimen collection.
• Supervise and evaluate staff, directing healthcare aides based on resident needs.
• Place pharmacy calls to order prescriptions and maintain unit stock of meds and nursing supplies.
• Educate residents and families on procedures and coping with illnesses; assist in care improvement.
• Assist in emergencies under supervisor direction.
• Maintain ongoing knowledge of clinical practice; attend in-service trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

CPR/BCLS for healthcare providers

CLPNA membership in good standing

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Christenson Communities is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a permanent part-time role in Red Deer, Alberta. You will provide resident-focused care within the full scope of LPN practice in a home-like setting, ensuring dignity and safety for residents and families.

Shifts are nights, 12 hours, with a 0.9 FTE commitment. The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and high-quality patient care, while maintaining strong communication with the care team and families.