Licensed Practical Nurse - Casual

• At Touchmark, the ladies and gentlemen who serve in our communities don't just come to a job, they come to be part of something bigger - a mission focused on enriching people's lives. In the process of doing that, they grow, have fun, and develop lifelong skills. In a recent survey, 9 out of 10 team members said they have the opportunity to do what they do best every day. If you are looking for a place where you can build relationships, explore underused talents, and make a difference every day, apply now or come see us about joining our team. NOW HIRING Licensed Practical Nurse - Casual *Competitive wage
• Touchmark at Wedgewood is Edmonton’s leading full-service retirement community, enriching the lives of residents and their families through five-star hospitality, services and amenities. We are currently seeking the right person to join our team in the Health Services neighborhood as a Licensed Practical Nurse As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Touchmark, you will enrich lives every day by ensuring residents in our Health Services neighborhood receive the highest level of dignity and care. You will have the daily opportunity to distinguish yourself by taking the time to be a positive presence in the lives of residents and their family members. As the LPN, you will support our nursing team in coordinating all clinical care and ensuring the residents receive the highest quality of care. Working in a Health Services community provides you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and team members through daily interactions. The ideal candidate would be willing to work nights.

The ideal candidate will be trustworthy and compassionate, and will

Have a genuine interest in caring for aging residents and working in a geriatric environment Possess a current LPN license. Enjoy being part of a team, as this person will work closely with a team of nurses to design and implement care plans for each resident. Ability to read and write English in order to follow and give oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Help oversee, mentor and coach the care staff and assist them in making educated care decisions Provide hands-on nursing care for residents residing in Health Services Neighborhood Assess the health status of residents, as needed, and work with the nursing team and health services team to develop and review individualized service plans Develop trust and strong communication with family members to be able to provide information and insight related to the resident’s health and well-being. Must be able to complete required paperwork and filing with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to observe resident's behavior and to communicate observations in a professional and intelligent manner. Physically capable of turning, stooping, bending, stretching, and moving equipment and performing other related tasks. Be able to assess nursing care given by yourself and non-professional staff members. be able to identify problems and or need for improvement. Be able to collect data from resident, family and significant others, health care providers, individuals, and or agencies in the community. Assist with the orientation of new employees.

Benefits

Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our eligible team members, which includes: Paid sick leave Health, Dental, Long-Term Disability and Life insurance for employees and eligible dependents Education assistance RRSP Match Employee Assistance Program We are looking to hire individuals whose values align with ours and who believe in doing everything they can to lead by example in safety, compassion, and empathy. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. IND200 Check us out at www.Touchmark.com. We’re growing. Are you?