Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Temporary Part Time (PT) Kildonan Personal Care Home

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mission:

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 describedbyExtendicaresProfessional Practice Model applying theperson centeredapproach to care;

• To complete and ensure residents clinical care assessments care/service plans and documentation areaccurate up to date and changes communicated as;

• To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as;

• Toassistwith scheduling of residents care conferences andparticipatein conferences where applicable;

• To work closely with the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness tofacilitateresidents move in move out and transfers;

• To provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory andExtendicareResident Carestandards and policiesand procedures;

• To process the orders and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements scope of practice andExtendicarepolicies and procedures;

• Tofacilitateand provide resident/family education;

• To plan coordinate manage & evaluate the residents care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker physicians nursing & interdisciplinaryteamand contracted service providers;

• To coordinate nursing teams resident care assignments to ensure efficient andtimelydelivery of services toresidents;

• 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 ensureappropriate actiontaken and or concern communicated to Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive Director and other departments;

• To follow andassistthe Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness in the coordination implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention andControlHealth 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 inExtendicaresCode ofConduct;

• 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;

• Mustpossessstrong written and oral communication critical thinking care coordination timemanagementand customer focus skills;

• Must havedemonstratedsound clinicalknowledge;

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification;

• Computerproficiencyand experience with Microsoft officeapplications.

• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee encourage equal opportunity forgrowthand recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• 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.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canadaoperatingunder the ExtendicareParaMed Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growingseniorspopulation inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. Weoperatea network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts) deliver over11 million hoursof home health care services annually and provide grouppurchasingservices to third partiesrepresentingapproximately 150000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employsnearly 30000qualified highlytrainedand dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.