Licensed Practical Nurse; Part-Time

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-Time)
Position Purpose Summary  The LPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care. The LPN provides support and direction to the Health Care Aides. The LPN is an active member of the interdisciplinary team and is accountable for providing safe and competent nursing care within the scope of LPN practice. The LPN working at Grace Manor reports to the Clinical Education Manager and must demonstrate knowledge and be familiar with care of mental health clients.

The LPN working at Supported Housing reports to the Resident Care Manager and must demonstrate knowledge and be familiar with the care of mental health clients. Both programs have 24/7 Licensed Practical Nurse(s) with Health Care Aide(s). A Recreation Therapist and administrative support are available during the day shift, Monday to Friday. Support is available 24/7 for nursing staff. At Edmonton Center of Hope, we strive to improve our tools and processes so we can continue to provide excellent care and services.

We use up‑to‑date technology and an electronic charting/eMar system.
Accountabilities  Monitoring and Assessment   Perform and contribute to the initial and ongoing nursing assessment of assigned residents.
Collect, document and report health information from objective/subjective sources to identify residents’ health needs, monitor changes in health status using critical judgment skills, and assess residents’ ability to function independently in their home environment.
Document timely, accurate reports of data collection, interpretation, planning, implementing and evaluating care in accordance with Salvation Army policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
Care Planning   Analyze information and identify priorities, initiate and/or collaborate in developing the plan of care to meet resident needs.
Provide, initiate and reinforce teaching using developed educational materials.
Participate in the development of a discharge plan to meet residents’ needs, including identifying and coordinating resources required to ensure continuity of care.
Identify and initiate interventions within the LPN’s legislated scope of practice.
Care Plan Implementation   Implement nursing treatments and interventions using evidence-based knowledge to achieve the plan of care.
Assist residents with physical requirements and activities of daily living.
Evaluation   Observe, report and document changes in resident status and deviations from anticipated response/outcome.
Evaluate and suggest modifications to the care plan in accordance with resident care needs on an ongoing basis.
Make recommendations to the health care team, the AHS case manager, social worker (if applicable) and the manager or designate regarding changes to the treatment plan based on an ongoing assessment of the resident’s situation and status.
Assess and monitor unstable or ill residents throughout the shift and assume care or consult with the manager; arrange transfer to acute care if necessary. Communicate promptly with AHS case manager and/or physician when there is a change in a resident’s status.
Documentation   Record complete and accurate relevant data for every resident in a retrievable form according to departmental policies.
Professional Responsibilities   Participate in programs to develop and maintain clinical competency and promote professional growth.
Participate as a team member in quality improvement activities and nursing practice committees.
Demonstrate a professional image to residents, peers, and other health care providers and the public.
Serve as team leader when needed, providing direction and supervision to HCA care staff in a fair and equitable manner, adjusting assignments as necessary.
Provide nursing leadership to team members, residents and families, and direct nursing care and crisis intervention as needed.
Report unskilled or unprofessional conduct and any behavior contrary to Salvation Army standards and policies by any member of the interdisciplinary team to the manager at the first available opportunity.
Education and Research   Participate in research, staff development projects, in‑service education classes and other…