Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time
Optima Living
- Edmonton, AB
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Ability to develop care plans under the direction of the Director of Care or designate for the physical, psychological and social care of the residents.
- Ability to direct and assist care aides in the use of appropriate procedures ensuring the provision of a high standard of resident care.
- Administer, monitor and record medication administration, educate resident as needed
- Assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and participate in the evaluation of the current and future medical needs.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care treatments and informs the Health & Wellness Manager or designate and/or the resident’s physician of significant changes in the condition of any resident
- Provide personal care assistance, nursing procedures, and mentorship and coaching of Health Care Aides
- Working with residents to meet care requirements and communicate any concerns to the doctor and manager as needed
- Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adult is vital in this role
- Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes
- Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures
- Completion of Nursing diploma
- Registered with provincial nursing regulatory body and in good standing
- Experience in a residential care setting is preferred
- Demonstrate infection control procedures
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 pounds
- Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents
- Completion of CPR and First Aid
- Clear Police Information Check
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
- COVID-19 vaccination. This requirement will be waived if you did not receive the vaccination due to any legislated protected human rights grounds