Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time (PT) - St. Paul 62.75 hours biweekly
About The Position
The RPN/LPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care. This position is for our Extendicare St. Paul, located in Alberta. Extendicare has spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in their long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident they serve. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. They also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Their Mission is "Helping People Live Better." They help residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life, creating remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Their Vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Their Values include Customer Satisfaction, Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Communication, Teamwork, and Environment.
Requirements
- Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province.
- Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province.
- Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired.
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
- Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
- Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanour.
- Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the ‘big picture’ and generate creative solutions.
- Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents / patients.
- Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
- Assist in assessing patients/residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans.
- Monitor health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings.
- Comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
