Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) - 1.0 Fte (Stony Plain)

Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) - 1.0 Fte (Stony Plain)

07 Sep
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Parkland School Division
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Stony Plain

07 Sep

Parkland School Division

Stony Plain

Are you interested in working with our dynamic and progressive school division to pursue excellence in education for students, professional learning opportunities, a adaptable health benefits package, and a workplace that embraces diversity? Then we are the place for you! Who We Are And What We Value Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Fort Chipewyan, and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over 12,000 rural and urban students among 23 sites, including outreach schools and alternative education programs. Our values are what guide us. We strive for learning opportunities that are purposeful, essential, relevant, authentic, and responsive while aiming for excellence in achievement. PSD also values trustworthy, respectful relationships that promote resilience as students and staff work towards our Ultimate Goal: Student Success & Well-being. The Parkland School Division currently has a Full-time (1.0 FTE) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Ecole Meridian Heights School in Stony Plain, Alberta. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Principal and under the general supervision of a Teacher: Provides medical support and assistance to students who have physical disabilities, often presenting in combination with cognitive disabilities. Monitors and documents student health, assisting with the daily care & physical needs of the students. Consults with teachers and parents to assist with ongoing physical health of the student(s). This specific assignment within Student Services involves supporting a medically fragile student entering Grade 1 who requires continuous monitoring and complex medical support by an LPN. In addition to following the student care plans, the LPN is an integral part of the school team and is expected to support the educational programming for the student,



as well as provide general classroom support as needed. The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently. Performs basic nursing care procedures.Manages daily tracheostomy care, including tracheal suctioning and total protection of the student's airway. Administers pediatric G-tube feedings using automated pumps, gravity feeds, and syringes. Executes ordered clinical interventions in a medical emergency (including equipment troubleshooting, manual bagging, and administration of emergency oxygen or Ventolin) while remaining continuously with the student. Administering medications Performs/assists student(s) with physical requirements and activities of daily living:Assists the student with physical tasks, lifting, transfers, and specialized toileting needs throughout the day. Supports students through an inclusion-focused approach within diverse educational settings. Assists and educates staff regarding medical conditions to ensure awareness among all stakeholders:Implements student emergency response as required. Shares professional expertise with the multi-disciplinary team to safely bridge medical safety boundaries with daily school programming. Evaluates, observes, reports, and documents changes in student(s) medical status and deviation from anticipated response:Adheres strictly to the professional division standard that all care, assessments, device settings, fluid intake, and timelines must be recorded. Works collaboratively with the school team and family to ensure adherence to the student's medical care plans. General classroom support:Provides learning support to the student and classroom peers as required. Other school duties as determined by the classroom teacher and/or principal. Physical Demands This position requires a high level of skill in assisting student(s) with severe disabilities, and a significant level of physical and emotional stamina. Moderately heavy physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis (e.G.,

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) - 1.0 Fte (Stony Plain)
🏢 Parkland School Division
📍 Stony Plain

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