Liscenced Practical Nurse

Job No: VSL1000304
Location: Calgary

Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person, have a great day, every day! Our employees thrive on collaboration and have a passion for excellence, achieving multiple awards including the Order of Excellence in Quality, from Excellence Canada. As part of our team, the things you do are key to helping us achieve our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better. Oh, and you’ll also have a lot of fun doing it. Want to join us?

 

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

Under the direction of the Resident Services Manager, is responsible for the care of residents in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and standards of the retirement home.

 

BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered Practical Nurse with Ontario Certificate of Competence in good standing with College of Nurses.  Must have a current Medication Certificate.  Must be able to communicate both written and orally in English. Two years in a similar position in a retirement or institutional setting will be given preference.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in and contributes to the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program.

Participates in assessing the needs of individual residents and organizes for the provision of care to promote maximum resident independence.

Carries out planned assignments as designated by the resident service manager for effective resident care, taking into account the physical, spiritual, social and emotional needs of the individual.

Supervises the care given by attendants or designated staff, in accordance with the resident care plans.

Distributes medications and provides treatments to residents in accordance with current and approved standards of care, policies and procedures.

Answers emergency calls from residents, giving assistance where possible, and contacting professional help and/or family when necessary.                                                                                                    2.

Provides direct resident care, in accordance with current and approved standards of care, policies and procedures.

Provides resident care, and completes food service, laundry and cleaning duties as assigned.

Complies with other infection control protocols as directed, e.g. outbreak management.

Maintains effective communication and good interpersonal relations with residents, families, physicians, and other departments.

Co-ordinates, supervises and provides job guidance to general duty attendants.

Maintains accurate records of nursing observations and procedures performed.  Completes all required reports.

Assists with implementation and enforcement of all policies and procedures.

Assists in maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment for residents and personnel.  Recognizes safety hazards and takes appropriate action.  Reports incidents promptly.

Assists with safekeeping of all drugs and nursing solutions in the home.

Reports all incidents and changes in resident status to resident services manager and subsequent shift.

Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the development of, and implementation of, a plan of care for residents that supports independence.

Assists the resident services manager in evaluating the performance of the attendants; assists with appropriate documentation.  Keeps the general manager/ resident services manager informed of any staff members whose performance is less than satisfactory.

Works as a team member.

Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers.  Uses the appropriate lines of communication with supervisory staff.

Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers.  Uses the appropriate lines of communication with supervisory staff.

Performs other duties as assigned by the general manager or resident services manager.

Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System.  This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills.

 

 

 

 

Verve Senior Living is an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the residents and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please let us know.

All offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Background Check. We thank all who apply; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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