Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) unilingual or bilingual full time

Specific duties and responsibilities

• Assists in orientation of new personnel and new residents/families. Utilizes the Home's resources, such as supplies and equipment, economically and safely. Helps to identity equipment needs and is occasionally asked to evaluate equipment on trial prior to purchase.
• NURSING
• CARE
• RESPONSIBILITIES: Utilizes the nursing process, within established scope of practice, in providing holistic resident service.
• ASSESSMENT: Observes, collects, records & report information regarding the resident Administers appropriate test, procedures & treatments within established scope of practice standards.
• PLANNING: Participates in care planning Organizes clinical workload and sets priorities for carrying out assigned work
• IMPLEMENTATION: Participates in direct resident care as established in care plan. Applies interventions within established scope of practice standards Supports resident independence, safely, dignity and comfort Documents the resident's care according to established policies and procedures Provides leadership, guidance and assistance to the resident attendant in completion of activities of daily living
• Seeks guidance and direction when required
• EVALUATION: Participates in evaluation care by observing, reporting and recording resident responses and participating in care conferences and multidisciplinary reviews. Develops and maintains good interpersonal and communications skills and utilizes these skills in work with residents, families, volunteers, visitors and other staff. Participates in providing emotional support to resident and families throughout their stay at Villa Providence Shediac Inc.
• Organizational
• RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrate knowledge of, and conducts work in the manner consistent with Villa Providence Shediac Inc. philosophy, mission, policies and procedures; Participates in Villa Providence shediac Inc. continuous quality improvement initiative to improve resident, staff, department and facility performance outcomes; Utilizes the facility's resources, such as supplies and equipment, economically and safely; Maintains resident confidentiality and respects the resident's right to privacy; Participates in department meetings; attends in-service programs, staff and committee meetings
• Individual
• RESPOSIBILITIES: Maintains knowledge of, and applies, policies and procedures both in the nursing department and facility at large; Practices all safely rules and regulations; Reports need of repairs to supervisor, or informs Maintenance personnel using the approved communication tools; Has a thorough knowledge of, and is able to demonstrate, the safe use and care of supplies and assigned equipment required in the provision of resident care; Provides a comfortable, safe and clean environment for resident, volunteers, visitors and fellow staff; Adheres to Work Safe NB Acts & Regulations in all duties; Maintains professional and personal development through participation in continuous education programs, in-services and other initiatives.