Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Casual Michener Hill

Job Description

Candidates are invited to apply for the position detailed below Extendicare Michener Hill a continuing care facility located in Red Deer Alberta. This facility is home to 220 Continuing Care beds and 60 Designated Assisted Living Beds.

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 Extendicares Professional Practice Model applying the person centered approach to care;
• To complete and ensure residents 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 residents care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable;
• To work closely with the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness to facilitate residents 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 residents care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker physicians nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers;
• To coordinate nursing teams resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents;
• To respond to and manage significant changes in residents 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 organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics morality and integrity as set out in Extendicares Code of Conduct;
• To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CLPNA
• Experience working in a seniors environment and with unregulated care providers preferred;
• Education and experience in gerontology rehabilitation community/complex/long term care an asset;
• Must possess strong written and oral communication critical thinking care coordination time management and customer focus skills;
• Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge;
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required;
• Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada operating under the Extendicare ParaMed Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors population inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts) deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30000 qualified highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Time Type:

At Extendicarewevespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare you become part of a compassionate mission-driven team committed to creating a safe supportive and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills experience education and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health financial well-being and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.