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Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

HeadHunting Inc.

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#Canada #LPN #Alberta #nursing #healthcare #resident care #long-term care #clinical assessment #retirement care

Quick overview

Providing nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, and resident care plans.
Ensuring medication protocols are followed.
Creating a safe and respectful environment for residents.
Optimizing residents' functional abilities.
Reporting changes in resident status.
Fostering effective team collaboration.
Liaising with medical team members.
Assessing nursing practice and learning needs.
Participating in training and development.
Documenting care plans and resident data.
Performing additional duties as assigned

Requirements summary

Minimum 1-year experience in retirement and long-term care, two-year diploma in Practical Nursing, passed CPNRE, valid practice permit from CLPNA, COVID-19 vaccination, First Aid-CPR/BLSC, excellent communication skills, ability to work independently or in a team, valid Vulnerable Sector Check and TB Test within last 12 months.

Two-year diploma in Practical Nursingcommunication skillsteam collaborationclinical assessmentdocumentationinfection controlpatient safetyresident carenursing careCOVID-19 vaccinationFirst Aid-CPR/BLSC

Job description

If you reside in Alberta and are passionate about joining a team that is committed and driven by innovation and growth, then join us at HeadHunting Inc! We are looking to fill many roles in Retirement Homes throughout the province. The Licensed Practical Nurse is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection. As a Licensed Practical Nurse your typical day will impact the following ways:
Providing for nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an LPN. Utilizing sound nursing practice principles, ensure delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s).
Ensures the supply, control, and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, ensures protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.
Creating a comfortable and safe environment that provides opportunities for privacy, dignity, autonomy, independence and individuality and maintenance of personal lifestyle and values.
Optimizing each resident’s potential to achieve or maintain maximum functional ability.
Seeks direction from the RN when resident need exceeds experience or scope of practice.
Exercises sound nursing judgment by reporting any change in resident’s status in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse as necessary and takes appropriate action.
Fostering an atmosphere that is conducive to the provision of optimal care, and the effective functioning of the assigned resident home area through collaboration with other team members, monitoring resident care, communicating with residents and family members, and providing guidance to Personal Support Workers/Unregulated team members assigned to the care unit.
Liaising with medical team members, nurse specialists, consultants and supports effective clinical care for all residents.
Continually assesses his/her own nursing practice and learning needs.
Participates in and attends in-service programs provided by the community as well as conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Documents priorities, target dates and strategies or interventions on the individualized care plan to achieve the best possible outcomes for each resident.
Works with the resident, family members, and interprofessional team to systematically collect data for the nursing history on admission, readmission, and change in status, and provides ongoing assessment and appropriate documentation.

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

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