Licensed Practical Nurse - Casual

Covenant Care + Covenant Living•Lethbridge, AB

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Covenant Care and Covenant Living are mission-driven organizations dedicated to continuing the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life, and caring for the whole person—body, mind, and soul. They actively advance the Covenant Strategic Plan, which focuses on strengthening their mission, living their values, transforming the health system through integration and innovation, and leveraging their legacy to maximize the strategic contribution of Catholic health care. Employees are seen as key to creating a caring and compassionate environment for residents. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is called to serve those most in need, incorporating the organization's mission, vision, and values of Compassion, Collaboration, Respect, Social Justice, Integrity, and Stewardship. Reporting to the LPN Supervisor, the LPN manages the day-to-day delivery of care to residents by motivating and empowering the team. They work cohesively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the nursing process (Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) is individualized and ongoing, addressing and meeting the changing needs of residents. The LPN is responsible for ensuring residents receive quality care and service according to Covenant Care policies and procedures and provides support to residents, their families, and visitors during end-of-life journeys to enable choice, dignity, privacy, respect, and individuality.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Practical Nurse Program
Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
Current CPR / First Aid Certification / Equivalency
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
Vaccination against all required communicable diseases under Covenant Care’s OHS policy
Provide a criminal record check not older than 3 months ahead of your commencement date

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak French
Dementia education

Responsibilities

Managing the day-to-day delivery of care to residents by motivating and empowering the team
Working 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
Ensuring that residents receive quality care and service according to Covenant Care policies and procedures
Providing support to residents, their family and visitors during the resident’s end of life journey that will enable choice, dignity, privacy, respect and individuality
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