Licensed Practical Nurse Heritage Lodge (Casual)
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Posted on:
05-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Job Description:
Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)is responsible forproviding planned patient-oriented goal-directed nursing carein accordance withthe provincial standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
- To work as a member of the inter-professional team as described by Reveras Professional Practice Model applying the person centered approach to care;
- To complete and ensure residents clinical care assessments care/service plans and documentation are accurate up to date and changes communicated as required;
- To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required;
- To assist with scheduling of residents care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable;
- To work closely with the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness to facilitate residents move in move out and transfers;
- To provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Revera Resident Care standards and policies and procedures;
- To process the orders and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements scope of practice and Revera policies and procedures;
- To facilitate and provide resident/family education;
- To plan coordinate manage & evaluate the residents care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker physicians nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers;
- To coordinate nursing teams resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents;
- To respond to and manage significant changes in residents condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid;
- To teach delegate to and direct unregulated care providers;
- To coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive Director;
- To 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;
- To 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;
- To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
- To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics morality and integrity as set out in Reveras Code of Conduct;
- To complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State;
- Experience working in a seniors environment and with unregulated care providers preferred;
- Education and experience in gerontology rehabilitation community/complex/long term care an asset;
- 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.
When you choose to build your career with Extendicareyourejoining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
Time Type:
Part timeWhen you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring turn it into a rewarding career withExtendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
For nearly 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced staff has been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care, retirement living, and management and consulting services. We are proud to be ... View more
