Casual Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN; Fort Seniors Community

Position: Casual Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Fort Seniors Community
As a leader in seniors’ care and housing, Park Place offers meaningful opportunities to grow both personally and professionally while serving elders in our communities across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

Joining our team means being part of a diverse and supportive organization that values the expertise of each community and encourages team members to contribute to decision‑making and continuous improvement.

JOB SUMMARY
In keeping with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Park Place, the 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.”

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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

Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to use critical thinking and problem‑solving skills 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 their family and establish a therapeutic relationship with them

Demonstrates knowledge of computer skills to do the following:

Document Resident care

Acquire and share information appropriately with the health care team while respecting confidentiality; 1.5.3. Validate evidence‑based practice

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.’’

Understands the Code of Ethics for LPN/ RPN and applies these ethical principles to guide decision making in his/her nursing practice and individual behaviour

Nursing Practice
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

Processing Physician /Nurse Practitioner (NP) orders

Documenting and reporting

Provision of health teachings

Medication Reconciliation

Care planning and Advance care planning in collaboration with the Resident, their family and the interdisciplinary team, develops an individualized care plan to promote health, prevent illness and provide person‑centred care

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

Performs Resident assessment prior to medication administration and observes the appropriate “rights” and “checks” to ensure Resident…