A CURRENT AND CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES The Licensed Practical Nurse is a supervisory position, which works under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.

- This position is responsible for assessing, monitoring, implementing, evaluating, and documenting Resident care.
- The LPN works in partnership to improve the performance of team members and the organization in providing improved customer service for Residents and families.
- The LPN is responsible and accountable for his/her nursing practice defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) and Continuing Competency Program (CCP). He/she is responsible for current and valid registration and adherence to Care Centre protocols.

RESPONSIBILITIES

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITES

- Serves as an advocate to ensure that the Resident's needs are met.
- Participates in staff development and orientation.
- Adheres to and promotes Infection Control practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assess, monitor, implement, evaluate, and document Resident care.
- Responsible for Resident admissions and discharges.
- Communicates with Residents, families, and staff.
- Reports changes in Resident status to RN.
- Prepare and administer all medications including narcotics via the following:
- Oral
- Subcutaneous, including hypodermoclysis
- Transdermal (creams, ungts, patches)
- Vaginal
- Rectal
- I.M. with certification
- G-tube medications
- Inhalations
- Sublingual
- Eye/ear GTTS

- Prepare and administer insulins

- All insulins must be double checked and co-signed by another RN or LPN.

- May administer heparin or adrenalin

- Heparin and adrenalin must be double checked and co-signed by another RN or LPN.

- Administer PRN medications including narcotics and standing orders
- Independently initiate standing protocols for bowel care.
- Check and sign drug deliveries from Pharmacy.




- Supervise and ensure competent care is provided by team members.
- Assists with the enforcement of Fire and Safety and OH &

- S regulations.
- Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING

- Graduate from an accredited School of Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Current Registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.
- Certified for administration of oral medications, narcotics, and subcutaneous injections.
- Completion of Physical Assessment Course.
- Intramuscular injection course and certification in CPR is preferred.
- RAI/MDS COMPETENCY IS REQUIRED

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

- Excellent verbal and written skills in English language.
- Must have good knowledge, attitude, and skills in dealing with geriatric and/or physically and mentally disabled persons and their families.
- This position requires maturity, tact, and the ability to relate to all levels of staff.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

- Previous experience in geriatrics or long-term care preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL WORKPLACE

- The LPN position requires a significant amount of lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, standing, and sitting.
- In an average day the employee spends 4 to 6 hours standing or walking.
- LPNs must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs., frequent lifting and/or carrying of 20 lbs.
- Must be able to manage stressful work situations.

OTHER

- Demonstrates an awareness of accident and injury prevention.
- Adheres to safe work practices and procedures.
- Promotes and fosters our workplace Health and Safety Program (a safe environment for co-workers, residents, families, visitors, and volunteers).
- Responsible for maintaining self-wellness and reduced absenteeism.
- Promotes, encourages, and demonstrates excellent customer relations and consistently shows courtesy, caring, understanding, compassion and respect for residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and volunteers.

Please email your resume to [email protected]

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Evening (3pm-11pm) Temporary position
🏢 Park Place Seniors Living
📍 Edmonton