Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Casual - Kildonan Personal Care Home

Extendicare • Winnipeg, MB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves working as a member of an inter-professional team, applying a person-centered approach to care. The LPN will complete and ensure resident's clinical care assessments, care/service plans, and documentation are accurate and up-to-date, communicating changes as required. They will also implement and evaluate the effectiveness of care/service plans, assist with scheduling and participating in resident's care conferences, and facilitate resident move-ins, move-outs, and transfers. Direct resident care, medication/treatment administration, and documentation are key components, adhering to regulatory and Extendicare standards. The LPN will process orders, safely keep drugs and narcotics, and administer them in compliance with all regulatory requirements and Extendicare policies. They will also facilitate resident/family education, coordinate and evaluate resident care plans with various stakeholders, and coordinate nursing team assignments for efficient service delivery. Responding to significant changes in resident condition or medical emergencies, providing first aid, and teaching/delegating to unregulated care providers are also responsibilities. The LPN will coordinate emergency response in the absence of leadership, respond to resident/family concerns, and follow/assist in the coordination of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, and Clinical Programs. This position requires working in a position of trust with vulnerable adults and upholding the organization's values and philosophy.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a senior's environment and with unregulated care providers preferred
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the inter-professional team applying the person centered approach to care.
• Complete and ensure resident's clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes communicated as required.
• Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required.
• Assist with scheduling of resident's care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable.
• Work closely with the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness to facilitate resident's move in, move out and transfers.
• Provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards and policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Facilitate and provide resident/family education.
• Plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident's care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers.
• Coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents.
• Respond to and manage significant changes in resident's condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid.
• Teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers.
• Coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive Director.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed