Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Nursing

In keeping with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Park Place, the LPN/ RPN, 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-centered nursing care to the Residents. The LPN/ RPN operates in accordance with
governing body’s practice standards and Code of Ethics and Park Place policies and procedures.
The LPN/ RPN 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.”
Nursing Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to utilize the nursing process in identifying the
Residents’ health care needs in an environment that facilitates achieving mutually agreed
upon health outcomes;
in all aspects of care;
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to prioritize and manage Resident care according to
identified care needs;
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to identify and provide support to the Residents and
Demonstrates knowledge of computer skills to do the following:
Document Resident care;
Acquire and share information appropriately with the health care team while
Graduation from a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)/ Registered
Practical Nurses (RPN)
British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP),
College of Licensed Practical Nurses Association (CLPNA); Registered Practical nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO)
Certified in First Aid as required by provincial legislation.
Computer, iPad, iPod, telephone, facsimile and photocopier;
Mechanical lift;
The LPN/ RPN position requires a significant amount of lifting, walking, reaching, bending,
The LPN/ RPN position must be able to manage stressful work situations with dexterity

HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS – ENVIRONMENT