Covenant Care + Covenant Living·Calgary, Alberta
The Licensed Practical Nurse manages the day-to-day delivery of care to residents by motivating and empowering the nursing team. They work with the interdisciplinary team to ensure individualized nursing processes are implemented to meet the changing needs of residents.
Dulcina Hospice LPN Temporary Part Time FTE 0.70 Evening 1445-2300 Aug 28 - Feb 21,2027 About the Organization: Is contributing to a mission driven organization important to you?
Do you prefer to be a part of an organization that takes its mission as the basis for all decision making?
The mission of Covenant Care and Covenant Living is to “continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person – body, mind and soul.” In fulfillment of this mission, Covenant Care and Covenant Living actively participate in advancing the Covenant Strategic Plan that aspires to: Serve – we will strengthen our mission and live our values to meet the needs of those we serve through excellence in care, an engaged team, and wise use of our resources; Transform and Grow – We will transform the health system and grow through integration, innovation, and shared learnings to respond to the strengths and needs of our communities, especially those most vulnerable; And Contribute – we will leverage our legacy to maximize the strategic contribution of Catholic health care.
Covenant Care is an organization that takes its mission to the heart of everything it does.
We believe that this is what makes our organization stand out in our approach.
Our Employees are the key to how our residents feel about their home.
You have the ability to be a part of influencing the lives of all those that reside in our environments and to help create a caring and compassionate environment.
Covenant Care welcomes all who share a calling to serve those most in need. We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person- body, mind and soul. The position of Licensed Practical Nurse will commit to incorporate our mission, vision, and our values, which are Compassion, Collaboration, Respect, Social Justice, Integrity and Stewardship, and uphold our ethical traditions as foundational aspects in all actions and decision-making. Reporting to the Resident Care Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of care to residents by motivating and empowering the team. The LPN works cohesively with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure the nursing process (Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) is individualized and ongoing, such that changing needs of residents are addressed and met. In accordance with Covenant Care’s mission, vision, and values, this position is responsible for ensuring that residents receive quality care and service according to Covenant Care policies and procedures. Provides support to residents, their family and visitors during the resident’s end of life journey that will enable choice, dignity, privacy, respect and individuality. This position will: Model the organizations mission, vision, and values, consistently representing Covenant professionally and positively Collaborate effectively as a professional team player, supporting the achievement of Covenant’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Graduate of an approved Practical Nurse Program required Minimum 2 years of experience preferred Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) required Current CPR / First Aid Certification / Equivalency required Ability to speak French an asset Hospice and/or palliative care experience LEAP (Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care) preferred Strong critical assessment skills Exhibits open and sincere approach to relating to people by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally Recognizes and responds effectively to verbal and non-verbal cues with exceptional active listening skills Ability and knowledge to work in a continuing care setting and the ability to deal with difficult behaviors Ability to cope with frequent changes such as daily routine, workload, shifts and resident needs and possess exceptional multi-tasking and time management skills This position requires you to be vaccinated against all required communicable diseases under Covenant Care’s OHS policy PLEASE NOTE: Covenant Care offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package All employees new to Covenant Care must provide a criminal record check not older than 3 months ahead of your commencement date. Not having your CRC will delay your ability to commence employment. Covenant Care is committed to an inclusive work environment and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you in advance for applying with Covenant Care.
Candidates must be graduates of an approved Practical Nurse Program and hold current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. A minimum of 2 years of experience and current CPR/First Aid certification are 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.
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