Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time (PT) - Kildonan Personal Care Home Job Winnipeg area,Manitoba Canada,Nursing

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mission:

Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing carein accordance withthe provincial standards of care.

Key Responsibilities:

To work as a member of the inter-professional team as described by

Extendicare’sProfessional Practice Model applying theperson centered approach to care;

To complete and ensure resident's clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes communicated as required;

To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required;

Toassistwith scheduling of resident's care conferences andparticipatein conferences where applicable;

To work closely with the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness tofacilitateresident's move in, move out and transfers;

To provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory andExtendicare

Resident Care standards and policies and procedures;

To process the orders and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Extendicarepolicies and procedures;

Tofacilitateand provide resident/family education;

To plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident's care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinaryteamand contracted service providers;

To coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient andtimelydelivery of services to residents;

To respond to and manage significant changes in resident's condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid;

To teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers;

To coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive Director;

To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive Director and other departments;

To follow andassistthe Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control,Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department;

To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);

To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’sCode of Conduct;

To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State;

Experience working in a senior's environment and with unregulated care providers preferred;

Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset;

Mustpossessstrong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, timemanagementand customer focus skills;

Must havedemonstratedsound clinical knowledge;

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required;

Computerproficiencyand experience with Microsoft office applications.

Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity forgrowthand recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

Employee Family Assistance Program.

Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada,operatingunder the Extendicare,Para Med, Extendicare…