Licensed Practical Nurse
Join Our Passionate Team at The Brenda Strafford Foundation!
About Us
The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) is a charitable organization that currently owns and operates five Aging Care & Senior Living communities in Calgary, AB, and Okotoks, AB. We take pride in providing a safe, caring, and comfortable home environment that caters to the complex needs of our senior residents and families.
Locally, in Calgary, BSF also operates Alberta’s largest second-stage shelter providing safe shelter and comprehensive support services to women and children leaving abuse and violence.
Our team members not only have the right skills and knowledge for the job – they are also passionate about the mission, vision, and values of BSF!
Team Members Embody Our Values- We put people at the centre of everything we do
- We boldly pursue quality and innovation with pride and enthusiasm
- We believe in engagement with all stakeholders and respect every voice
- We act with compassion, empathy and understanding
Putting people first is a way of life 's in our values and it's central to the way we do things. We believe in a person-centered approach to our care, services, and environment. By responding to the individual needs of those we serve, we can all play an important role in optimizing well-being and enriching lives... one person at a time.
Through the BSF Way, we uphold our 8 Commitments to:
- Get to know what makes a person unique
- Enable and respect choices
- Champion everyone's abilities, interests and aspirations
- Deliver "wow" service
- Do little things that can make a big difference
- Be the reason someone smiles
- Make people feel at home
- Be present in the moment
The Licensed Practical Nurse works as a member of the multidisciplinary team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of residents. The LPN provides care to residents whose health condition and needs are well defined and established, predictable with little fluctuation over time. The LPN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of our residents and works in consultation with HCA and RN colleagues and others to meet the needs of more complex patients.
Our team members not only have the right skills and knowledge for the job, they are also passionate about the mission, vision, and values of the BSF.
What You Will Do- Monitor and establish standards of care and practice to provide an environment that facilitates quality resident care delivery
- Monitor residents’ health, note change in condition and assess need for referral to physicians
- Process and implement physicians’ orders
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and maintain up-to date resident Care Plans to meet therapeutic, restorative and rehabilitative goals of each resident utilizing MDS-RAI
- Supervise nursing care
- Complete daily audits on Point of Care (POC) documentation
- Administer medications according to administrative and nursing policy
- Supervise the HCAs in assisting with medications
- Evaluate and document effectiveness of all medications
- Collaborate with pharmacists
- Observe, report, and document changes in resident status and deviations from anticipated resident responses/outcomes according to policy/charting guidelines and standards
- Notify residents’ families or next of kin of any changers to residents’ health status
At The Brenda Strafford Foundation, we are more than a workplace—we are a united team. We believe in fostering a culture where you can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact. You'll be part of a team that values empathy, compassion, and innovation.
Who We're Looking For- Holder of a CLPNA license
- CPR Certificate
- Experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term care nursing is preferrable
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