LPN - Casual - Villa Marguerite

JOB SUMMARY
In keeping with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Park Place, the Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN) in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, uses the nursing process and applies his/her nursing knowledge, skills and clinical judgment in performing assessments, planning, implementing, and providing quality and person-centred nursing care to the Residents. The LPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice as outlined by the relevant provincial governing body’s practice standards and Code of Ethics and Park Place policies and procedures. The LPN practices in a setting where the client care needs are established and changes in health condition are predictable and ensures a commitment to Park Place’s “culture of safety.”

POSITION
This is a Casual Day/Evening/Night Position and Unionized with A.U.P.E. 

SALARY
$28.56-37.37/hour 

LOCATION
Villa Marguerite - 9810 165 Street Northwest, Edmonton AB T5P 3S7

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to prioritize and manage Resident care according to identified care needs and their family and establish a therapeutic relationship with them
• Respects and advocates for Residents’ rights by:
  • Obtaining informed consent prior to performing any nursing procedure
  • Promoting self-determination and autonomy in the formulation of the Residents’ plan of care
  • Adhering to Park Place’s Residents Bill of Rights
• Assessment and Care Planning
• Utilize standardized assessment tools available (e.g., MDS-RAI, User Defined Assessments) based on Residents’ identified care needs and recognized best practices
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to carry out move-in and move-out processes as well as Resident transfers, both internal and external, in an efficient and timely manner; including but not limited to completing the following tasks identified in their full scope of practice
• Perform and complete a comprehensive and focused health and psychosocial assessment including a thorough health history taking; documenting and reporting via electronic processes
• Medication Reconciliation
• Advance care planning
• Documents health assessment and pertinent clinical information accurately and in a timely manner in the Resident’s electronic health record and/or chart as appropriate
• Medication Management
• Understands the principles of pharmacology and medication administration
• Administers medications in accordance with Park place and pharmaceutical policies and procedures and LPN full scope of practice as well as monitor, evaluate and document medication effectiveness and reports adverse reactions
• Performs, monitors and evaluates nursing procedures and interventions such as but not limited to head-to-toe assessments, taking/recording and interpreting vital signs, assistance with activities of daily living, elimination, nutrition and hydration management, basic foot care, basic wound care, palliative care, and post mortem care
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing
• Performs related clerical duties such as answering the telephone, making appointments, ordering supplies and initiating diagnostic requisitions
• Monitors timely completion of care staff documentation on electronic health record
• Completes User Defined Assessments (UDA) appropriately and completely
• Reports and documents incidents appropriately on the available online incident reporting platform(s)
• Demonstrate knowledge of risks associated with inappropriate use of social media

QUALIFICATION

• At least one (1) year recent related experience/ Registration/Certification(s)
• 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 (CLHA)
• Knowledge of Point Click Care, preferably
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector within 6 months 

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 and professionalism

We thank all candidates for their application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.