POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

JOB TYPE: Full Time/Part Time

WAGE: Starting at $37.50/hour

LOCATION: Valleyview, AB

JOB SUMMARY:
The Agency is partnering with Minhas Group and they are looking for a skilled Licensed Practice Nurse to join the South Valley Residence in Valleyview, AB. This position will offer you:

• Competitive compensation because we believe in rewarding our employees fairly for their hard work and dedication.
• Premium pay for night, evening, and weekend shifts as part of our commitment to fair compensation.
• Relocation support and accommodations available to help make your transition smooth and comfortable.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training and development programs to help our employees reach their full potential.
• Opportunity to work for a company that passionate about what we do and dedicated to defining excellence in seniors care.
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide resident-focused care in a home-like environment, respecting the individual and dignity of each resident/family and co-workers.
• Provide direct care by assessing resident health needs such as but not limited to recording of vital signs, discusses and records chief health concerns, performs tests, administers injections and medications, dressing changes, immunizations, etc.
• Monitor residents with complex medical needs.
• Supervise and evaluate work performance in terms of resident care, staff relations and efficiency of service.
• Direct the work of HCA's based on resident and site needs.
• Order prescriptions and sets up referral contacts.
• Document patient care observations and activities according to professional standards and procedures.
• Thoroughly educate and explain procedures to residents and family members and assist them in coping with illness.
• Maintain required records including specimen, maintenance, daily, weekly, and monthly logs.
• Practice to their full range of competence within applicable legislation, regulations, bylaws and employer policies.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement.
• Create a facility environment that protects confidentiality of residents, staff and activities of the community.
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from a recognized LPN Program, experience in gerontology is preferred.
• Current membership in good standing with CLPNA
• CPR/BCLS for healthcare providers required.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, concern resolution process and customer service.
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to person-centered care
• Ability to problem solve through critical thinking.
• Enthusiastic attitude and energy to provide excellent care and service on behalf of the company.
  

BENEFITS:

• Competitive total compensation package
• Opportunity to work within a great team environment
  

JOB POSTING INFORMATION:

Submit your resume and cover letter to The Agency directly to this posting or at [email protected]. Any questions can be directed to Courtney at (780)833-1112.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate equity, diversity, and inclusion and are committed to building a diverse team that will make a positive contribution to the communities where we live and work.

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