Licensed Practical Nurse Casual AgeCare Riverview

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Care , 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 our Professional Practice Model applying the person centered approach to care; - To complete and ensure resident's 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 resident's care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable; - To work closely with the Director of Care to facilitate resident's move in, move out and transfers; - To provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and 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 policies and procedures; - To facilitate and provide resident/family education; - To plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident's care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers; - To coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents; - To respond to and manage significant changes in resident's 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 organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the 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 senior's 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. If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!