Licensed Practical Nurse à Italie

Join Aspen Ridge in Red Deer, Alberta, and become part of a community that values care and compassion.

Optima Living manages Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, and Memory Care communities across Alberta and British Columbia, recognized as some of the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

We embrace a resident-centered approach, emphasizing the importance of making residents feel welcomed and cared for, guided by our credo: "Let us welcome you home."

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional nursing care to residents, including medication administration, and will mentor and coach unregulated staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans in collaboration with the Director of Care or designate, addressing the physical, psychological, and social needs of residents.
• Guide and assist care aides in implementing procedures to ensure high standards of resident care.
• Administer, monitor, and document medication administration; educate residents as needed.
• Assist in creating and managing nursing care plans and evaluate current and future medical needs.
• Assess the effectiveness of nursing treatments and communicate significant changes to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Provide personal care, perform nursing procedures, and mentor Health Care Aides.
• Work closely with residents to meet their care requirements and communicate concerns to physicians and managers.
• Maintain competence through ongoing knowledge, skills, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adults.
• Ensure compliance with provincial health service standards, legislation, and safety regulations.
• Promote accident and injury prevention through safe work practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of a Nursing diploma.
• Registration with the provincial nursing regulatory body and in good standing.
• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with residents, visitors, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple requests.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and solve problems efficiently.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Compassion, professionalism, and proficiency in assisting residents.

Additional Requirements

• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada? * Yes / No
• Do you currently reside within Canada? * Yes / No
• Do you require sponsorship now or in the future? * Yes / No
• Do you hold an active unrestricted BCCN&M License, CLPNA, and/or CRNA License? * Yes / No
• If yes, please provide your License number.
• Do you have two or more years of full-time Canadian nursing experience? * Yes / No (Must have 2800 hours of nursing experience, generally equivalent to 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time)
• Have you completed all current provincial vaccinations, including Tuberculosis, Influenza, and others? * Yes / No
• Do you possess a valid CPR and First Aid certification? * Yes / No

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