LPN

Candidates are invited to apply for the position detailed below Extendicare Michener Hill, a continuing care facility located in Red Deer Alberta. This facility is home to 220 Continuing Care beds and 60 Designated Assisted Living Beds.

Reporting to: Director of Care

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director of Care, the LPN will:

• Ensure resident care is provided within established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies
• Use the Nursing Process of Assessment, Plan, Implement and Evaluate a resident health and develop individualized resident care plans
• Plans, directs, supervises and evaluates the work of the Health Care Aide
• Assists in orientating, mentoring and competency development of staff
• Demonstrates leadership skills

• Graduate of Licensed Practical Nurse Program
• Registered in good standing with CLPNA
• Caring, compassionate, dependable, ethical and mature
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Critical thinking skills
• Good time management skills to work in fast paced environment.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Current CPR and First Aide
• Experience with MDS-RAI assessments

Time Type:

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.