LPN - Benevolence Care Centre

Job Description

Job Description

LOCATION :          Benevolence Care Centre , 9810 165 St NW, Edmonton AB

JOB TITLE :          Licensed Practical Nurse

HOURS :               CASUAL (24 hour Home)

REPORTS TO :    C are Manager

JOB SUMMARY :

The Licensed Practical Nurse is an integrated member of the interdisciplinary care team and is responsible for providing direct Resident care within the scope of practice as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA), the Continuing Competency Program (CCP), and as noted in the Collaborative Care Model. The LPN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care and adheres to the Park Place Seniors Living Policy and Procedure Manual. The Licensed Practical Nurse functions independently and works under the guidance of the Resident Care Manager to further provide leadership, support and direction to Mental Health Aides on an ongoing basis. Responsible for current and valid registration

Monitoring and Assessment

• Provides ongoing monitoring of Resident response to interventions identifies deviations from expected outcomes and responds accordingly.
• Collaborates in Resident admission and discharge.
• Provides information and advice to Residents, Families and Staff as needed.
• Report significant changes in Residents status and concerns pertaining to team functioning to RCM immediately.
• Informs the Resident Care Manager of situations that are beyond the scope of ability or experience of the LPN. Planning
• Develops and prioritizes, reviews an individualized plan for each Resident with the Interdisciplinary Team for the physical, psychological and social care.
• Assists the physician with examination, diagnostic tests and therapeutic measures. Implements prescribed interventions (medications, medical treatments and procedures) and performs independent nursing interventions.
• Ensures the ongoing administration of the Resident Care Plans and reviews this with the Interdisciplinary Team regularly.

Evaluation

Documentation

Administrative and Operational Support

Professional Responsibilities

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES :

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Training : Graduate from an accredited School of Licensed Practical Nurses. Current CPR and First Aid is required.

Professional Designation and Affiliations : Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.

Physical Demands : The LPN position requires a significant amount of lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, standing and sitting. In an average day the employee spends 2 to 6 hours standing or walking.  Lifts a maximum of 50 lbs., frequent lifting and / or carrying of 20 lbs. Must be able to manage stressful work situations with dexterity.

Health and Safety Risks – Environment :     Refer to Job Task Analysis

Physical :               Strain on shoulder, neck and back, cuts / scrapes / injection

Environmental :      Draft, dust exposure, working alone situation.

Chemical :              Equipment cleaners

Biological :              Exposure to communicable diseases, i.e. colds, influenza, GI.

Radiation :              Minimal

High Risk Element :   Ergonomics, slips / trips / falls and psychological related to providing care to Residents.

Prior Experience :

A minimum of five years’ experience as an LPN is preferred.

Previous experience in Mental Health, Geriatrics or Long-Term Care preferred.

Equipment Used : Computer, photocopier and facsimile.

Various mechanical aids (transfer belt, lifts) for Resident Care

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