Licensed Practical Nurse - Casual

Location

Edmonton, AB | Canada

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Start Date: Immediate

Location: Garneau Hall Seniors Community

Hours/FTE: Casual

About us

Advantage Assist has been providing exceptional management and care services to senior living communities across Alberta for over two decades. Our privately owned company is committed to delivering the highest standards of hospitality and care with a focus on compassion, service, and quality. We define excellence in seniors' living, and we work hard to make that reality for every person in our communities.

We believe that working at Advantage Assist requires a special type of individual who is passionate about engaging with older adults, and committed to treating residents with compassion, respect, and dignity. Our team members have the experience and expertise needed to help residents achieve the fulfilling lives they envision for themselves. If you share our values and want to define excellence in seniors care with us, then we encourage you to join our team.

We are currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join us at Garneau Hall Seniors Community, a warm and friendly seniors community in the heart of Edmonton.

As the Licensed Practical Nurse at Garneau Hall, you will:

• Provide resident-focused care in a home-like environment, respecting the individual and dignity of each resident/family and co-workers.
• Provide direct care by assessing resident health needs such as but not limited to recording of vital signs, discusses and records chief health concerns, performs tests, administers injections and medications, dressing changes, immunizations, etc.
• Monitor residents with complex medical needs.
• Supervise and evaluate work performance in terms of resident care, staff relations and efficiency of service.
• Direct the work of HCA's based on resident and site needs.
• Order prescriptions and sets up referral contacts.
• Document patient care observations and activities according to professional standards and procedures.
• Thoroughly educate and explain procedures to residents and family members and assists them in coping with illness.
• Maintain required records including specimen, maintenance, daily, weekly, and monthly logs.
• Practice to your full range of competence within applicable legislation, regulations, bylaws, and employer policies.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement.
• Create a facility environment that protects confidentiality of residents, staff, and activities of the community.

What we have to offer you:

• Competitive compensation because we believe in rewarding our employees fairly for their hard work and dedication.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training and development programs to help our employees reach their full potential.
• Night, Evening, and Weekend shift premiums.
• You'll be working for a company that passionate about what we do and dedicated to defining excellence in seniors care.

What you bring:

• Graduate from a recognized LPN Program, experience in gerontology is preferred.
• Current membership in good standing with CLPNA
• CPR/BCLS for healthcare provider required.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, concern resolution process and customer service.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to person-centered care.
• Ability to problem solve through critical thinking.
• Enthusiastic attitude and energy to provide excellent care and service on behalf of the company.

Thank you for your interest in us! We will be in contact with those people selected for an interview only.

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Salary

$27.33 - $37.91 per hour