Extendicare·Red Deer, Alberta
The LPN provides planned, patient-oriented nursing care and manages clinical assessments and care plans for residents. They are responsible for medication administration, coordinating with inter-professional teams, and managing medical emergencies.
Licensed Practical Nurse Mission: Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care. Key Responsibilities:
To work as a member of the inter-professional team as described by Extendicare’s Professional Practice Model applying the person centered approach to care;
To complete and ensure resident's clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes communicated as required;
To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required;
To assist with scheduling of resident's care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable;
To work closely with the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness to facilitate resident's move in, move out and transfers;
To provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards and policies and procedures;
To process the orders and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Extendicare policies and procedures;
To facilitate and provide resident/family education;
To plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident's care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers;
To coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents;
To respond to and manage significant changes in resident's condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid;
To teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers;
To coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive Director;
To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive Director and other departments;
To follow and assist the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department;
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct;
To complete other duties as assigned.
Candidates must be a registered Licensed Practical Nurse with current BCLS and First Aid certifications. A current Vulnerable Sector Check and proficiency in Microsoft Office are also required.
Market context
In Alberta, nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can work in senior or long-term care settings, and experience in gerontology or rehabilitation can strengthen an application. These roles are competitive because current LPN registration, CPR, First Aid, and a Vulnerable Sector Check are often required, while relocation support, health benefits, paid time off, training, and education may be offered. Before applying, confirm your credentials are current and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save research time.