Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Temporary Part Time (PT) Maples Personal Care Home
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5 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Mission:
Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness the Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing planned patient-oriented goal-directed nursing
care in accordance with the provincial standards of care.
Key Responsibilities:
To work as a member of the inter-professional team as described by Extendicares
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 Extendicare 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 Extendicare 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;
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 Extendicares 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.
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 for growth and
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 Canada operating
under the Extendicare ParaMed Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network brands.
We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors
population inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever
they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under
management contracts) deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services
annually and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately
150000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30000 qualified highly
and services to help people live better.
Time Type:
Part timeAt Extendicarewevespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our 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 we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills experience education and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health financial well-being and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
Required Experience:
IC
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
