Adaptacare Personal Care Homes Inc is looking for one (1) dependable, experienced and reliable full time LPN for our 60 bed capacity supportive living facility located at Lethbridge, North. This will be a term/contract position for 12 months, working at 32 hours per week. with a strong possibility of becoming a full time continuing employment with the right candidate.
Job details
Terms of employment: Term or contract: Full time
Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call
Starts as soon as possible
vacancies: 1 vacancy
Overview:
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
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
Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
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
CPR Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Immunization records
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
Overtime required
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
Group insurance benefits
Night shift premium
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Send Cover Letter and Resume to the following email:
[email protected]
Tagged as: term/contract