Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN -GM.26.39)
About The Position
This position involves providing safe, competent, and ethical client care within the full scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse. The role requires maintaining current nursing knowledge and skills, demonstrating leadership by supervising and mentoring Health Care Aides, and participating in complaint resolution. The LPN will develop therapeutic nurse-client relationships, adhere to legal requirements for practice and documentation, and maintain client confidentiality. Additionally, the role involves supporting the development of Health Care Aides' competencies, delegating tasks appropriately, and contributing to a culture of safety by identifying and addressing safety concerns. Ongoing evaluation of care delivery is also a key responsibility.
Requirements
- Current and active registration in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurse of Alberta.
- Maintain certification in First Aid & CPR Level C.
- Satisfactory current criminal record check.
Responsibilities
- Providing safe, competent, and ethical client care to their full scope of practice and within the requirements of their regulatory college Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
- Ensuring that nursing knowledge is current and possessing the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and clinical judgment to fulfil their role.
- Identifying when HCAs require assistance, competency, and/or assignment is beyond their education and/or ability and ensuring assistance is sought out.
- Demonstrating leadership within the health-care team through supervision and mentoring of Health Care Aides.
- Participating in complaint resolution with the team, clients, family members, or others and ensuring the complaint is addressed or communicated to the appropriate person to ensure follow-up is completed.
- Developing the therapeutic nurse-client relationship and applying the ethical framework of this relationship.
- Adhering to all legal requirements of nursing practice and documentation.
- Maintaining client confidentiality in written, oral and electronic communication.
- Supporting the health care aids in progressing their competencies and delegating tasks to them as needed and within their competencies.
- Contributing to a culture of safety, identifying safety concerns, and ensuring safety concerns are addressed.
- Performing ongoing evaluation throughout delivery of care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
