LPN - Casual - Benevolence Care Centre

LOCATION:         Benevolence Care Centre, 9810 165 St NW, Edmonton AB      
JOB TITLE:         Licensed Practical Nurse - This is a unionized AUPE position.
HOURS:              CASUAL (24 hour Home)
REPORTS TO:   Care Manager

JOB SUMMARY:
The Licensed Practical Nurse is an integrated member of the interdisciplinary care team and is responsible for providing direct Resident care within the scope of practice as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA), the Continuing Competency Program (CCP), and as noted in the Collaborative Care Model. The LPN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care and adheres to the Park Place Seniors Living Policy and Procedure Manual. The Licensed Practical Nurse functions independently and works under the guidance of the Resident Care Manager to further provide leadership, support and direction to Health Care Aides on an ongoing basis. Responsible for current and valid registration.

Monitoring and Assessment

• Provides ongoing monitoring of Resident response to interventions identifies deviations from expected outcomes and responds accordingly.
• Collaborates in Resident admission and discharge.
• Provides information and advice to Residents, Families and Staff as needed.
• Report significant changes in Residents status and concerns pertaining to team functioning to RCM immediately.
• Informs the Resident Care Manager or Director of Care (DOC) of situations that are beyond the scope of ability or experience of the LPN. 
• Develops and prioritizes, reviews an individualized plan for each Resident with the Interdisciplinary Team for the physical, psychological and social care.
• Assists the physician with examination, diagnostic tests and therapeutic measures. Implements prescribed interventions (medications, medical treatments and procedures) and performs independent nursing interventions.
• Ensures the ongoing administration of the Resident Care Plans and reviews this with the Interdisciplinary Team regularly.

Evaluation

• Evaluates the effectiveness of Nursing Care treatments and informs the Resident’s Physician of significant changes in condition of the Resident. Works with the Interdisciplinary Team to problem-solve when required.
• Evaluation of Care delivery.

  Documentation

• Participates by communicating and observing the Resident, communicating with direct Care Staff, interdisciplinary health professionals, and family.
• The LPN is responsible for ensuring: care plans are carried out, documenting in Progress Notes, assessments, profiles, tracking and electronic records, within the LPN scope of practice.

• Records complete and accurate relevant data for every Resident according to the Care Centre’s Charting protocol.

• Follows and assists in revision of facility policies and standards of Nursing practice.
• Observes Staff performance and participates in performance appraisals of HCA Staff

 
Administrative and Operational Support

• Suggests Resident Care service enhancements to the Resident Care Manager or Director of Care.
• Corrects unsafe conditions and practices within the Nursing Department.
• Routine Audits.
• Active input into nursing committees and follows through on committee recommendations.
• Attends monthly Staff meetings.
• Assists with the enforcement of fire and safety regulations.
• Participates in special programs as assigned (i.e. Flu immunization).
• Arranges for Nursing Staff replacement after hours and weekends.
• Consults with other professional team members as indicated (i.e. PT, SW, RT, and OT).
• Assists with preparing Doctor’s list as required.
• Coordinating team assignments daily.

 
Professional Responsibilities

• Serves as an advocate to ensure that the Resident’s needs are met.
• Participates in research, in-service classes’ onsite and off, Staff development and orientation when required.
• Adherence to Professional and Care Centre protocols, practices and standards.
• To ensure that their practice meets the legislative requirements and College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta Standards of Practice.

*Performs other related duties as required.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Are responsible to read, understand and comply with company’s Occupational Health & Safety policies and safe work practices.
• All Staff to be aware of the safety policies.
• Promote Health and Safety awareness
• Cooperate with employer through involvement in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program.
• Use safe work procedures.
• Comply with rules and regulations.
• Are responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of themselves, other workers in their area and the general public.
• Report and complete required reports for near miss injury, equipment damage, and accidents.
• Report unsafe work conditions
• Report unsafe acts.
• Make safety suggestions.
• Read Minutes posted.
• Set a good example.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training : Graduate from an accredited School of Licensed Practical Nurses. Current CPR and First Aid is required.

Professional Designation and Affiliations:  Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta.

Physical Demands:  The LPN position requires a significant amount of lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, standing and sitting. In an average day the employee spends 2 to 6 hours standing or walking.  Lifts a maximum of 50 lbs., frequent lifting and/or carrying of 20 lbs. Must be able to manage stressful work situations with dexterity.

Health and Safety Risks – Environment:

Physical:              Strain on shoulder, neck and back, cuts/scrapes/injection
Environmental:     Draft, dust exposure, working alone situation.
Chemical:             Equipment cleaners
Biological:             Exposure to communicable diseases, i.e. colds, influenza, GI.
Radiation:             Minimal

High Risk Element:  Ergonomics, slips/trips/falls and psychological related to providing care to Residents.

Prior Experience:
A minimum of five years’ experience as an LPN is preferred.
Previous experience in Mental Health, Geriatrics or Long-Term Care preferred.

**Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted**