Permanent Full-Time LPN Position at Extendicare St. Paul

Permanent Full-Time LPN Position at Extendicare St Paul, Alberta, Canada Join our team as a Registered Practical Nurse at Extendicare St. Paul. Job Description Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC) or Director of Health and Wellness (DHW), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient‑oriented, goal‑directed nursing care in accordance with provincial standards. Key Responsibilities Work as a member of the inter‑professional team applying the person‑centered approach to care. Complete and ensure residents' clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up‑to‑date and changes communicated as required. Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required. Assist with scheduling residents' care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable. Work closely with DOC/DHW to facilitate residents' move‑in, move‑out and transfers. Provide direct resident care and medication/treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare standards and policies. Process orders, safely keep drugs and narcotics and administer them in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Extendicare policies. Facilitate and provide resident/family education. Plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident's care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers. Coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents. Respond to and manage significant changes in residents' condition or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid. Teach, delegate to and direct unregulated care providers. Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken or concern communicated to DOC/DHW/Executive Director and other departments. Follow and assist the DOC/DHW in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention & Control, Health & Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department. Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy, particularly ethics, morality and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct. Complete all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in an applicable Province/State. Experience working in a senior's environment and with unregulated care providers preferred. Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long‑term care an asset. Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer‑focus skills. Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required. Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications. Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS). What Extendicare Has To Offer Continuous mentorship, support for lifelong learning and growth opportunities. Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization. A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work. Employee Family Assistance Program. Robust benefits package. Full‑time. When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr