LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Full Time

Adaptacare Personal Care Homes Inc located in the North Side of Lethbridge is currently seeking reliable, compassionate and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for 1 (one) FT/ Term/Contract LPN position with a strong possibility of becoming a continuing permanent full time position after 12 months of employment.

JOB DETAILS:

Term/Contract 12 months to 36 months- Full Time Employment, Guaranteed at 32 hours per week.
Must be willing to work Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekdays and Weekends; Early Morning shift, On-call and possible Overtime as needed.
Start Date: As soon as possible.

Overview:
Languages
Must be able to speak, read and write in ENGLISH.

Education
College/CEGEP
Licensed practical/vocational nurse training (LPN, LVN, RPN, Cert., Dipl., AAS)

Experience
Minimum 5 years or more; preferably having worked on a congregate facility setting for seniors with complex and chronic medical and nursing needs.

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting
Nursing home/home for the aged
Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Responsibilities
Tasks
Administer medications
Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
Conduct specimen collection
Ensure infection control
Monitor nutritional intake
Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
Take vital signs
Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
Monitor patients’ progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
Geriatrics

Additional information
Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Criminal record check: MUST be valid within the last 6 months.
Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sound discrimination
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Large caseload

Personal suitability:
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics

Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Night shift premium

Other benefits
Free parking available
Parking available

Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid OPEN work permit; minimum 24 months validity.
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

HOW TO APPLY:

By email
[email protected]

What you must include in your application:

Cover letter
Answers to the following screening questions:
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you live near the job location?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
References x 2 attesting experience
Letter of recommendation
Proof of the requested certifications