Casual Lpn - Edmonton, Canada - Providence Centre

Providence Centre

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Providence Centre is a licensed supportive living and accredited long-term care facility. It was built in 1965 by the Sisters of Providence and is primarily the home of the Sisters.

Providence Centre sits on a 25-acre property with beautiful grounds, a chapel, and an oratory to the Mary Mother of Sorrows.

Dietary, housekeeping, linen and maintenance services are provided in-house.

Providence Centre is committed to meeting the needs of tomorrow, with vision, united in strength and in belief that "Providence will rise before the sun".

Job Status:
Casual

Job Availability:
Immediately

Hours of Work:7.5 hours per shift; Available to work Days, Evening, Night and Weekends.

Job duties include but not limited to:

Provide resident and family centered care utilizing the nursing process consisting of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
Ensure the practice of nursing is conducted in accordance with the code of ethics as stipulated by College of Licensed Practical Nurses
Adhere to nursing and unit policies and procedures as outlined by the Providence Centre
Promote residents' participation, choice and control in meeting own health care needs
Identify and communicate ethical issues and practice issues to the RN or nursing manager
Complete Unusual Incident Report in timely manner
Supervise health care aides (HCAs) working during their shift
Delegate restricted activities to HCAs as required
Supervise the tasks of the HCAs on shift
Assess residents' needs on admission and on ongoing basis
Assess residents' health status, awareness of health issues, and expectations of care on ongoing basis
Initiate, implement, and update care plan in consultation with team members
Administer medication in safe and responsible manner and observe and document therapeutic effects
Provide safe and effective delivery of nursing treatments and therapeutic interventions
Document timely, accurate reports of data collection, interpretation, planning, implementing and evaluating care in accordance with the Providence Centre policy, and regulatory requirements
Participate in resident care conferences & interdisciplinary team meetings
Participate in providing homelike environment & encourage residents to create their own.
Communicate relevant information about residents, and/or friends and family to the registered nurse or nursing manager
Assist residents at mealtime as required & monitor nutrition and hydration
Assist residents with physical requirements and activities of daily living

Qualifications and Requirements:

Possess a Licensed Practical Nursing certificate from an accredited educational institution
Possess a current registration in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses
1 year of experience in a continuing care facility or other health care related facility is preferred
Training in WHMIS and first aid, and mask fitting is an asset
Eligible to work in Canada
Have clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check
Immunization Records
Tuberculosis Test