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Licensed Practical Nurse

Fort Saskatchewan Care community

Rate of Pay: $29.36-$37.21

This posting is for an existing vacancy

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Fort Saskatchewan Care community their home. Join us in a role were knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Why you belong here:

We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive salary and vacation package

• Health & Dental benefits program

• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)

• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match

• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges

• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What you’ll be doing:

You will be a welcomed team member, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care that supports residents’ health, safety, and overall well-being. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

What makes you a great fit?

• Maintain accountability for the nursing and personal care of residents within the scope of training and licensure

• Assume responsibility for notifying family / responsible party of any significant change in a resident’s condition

• Maintains resident records and required documentation in accordance with policies and procedures and legislative requirements

• Administers medications as prescribed in accordance with pharmacy policies & procedures and observes changes in condition and reports them to the Director of Wellness

• Seeks direction from the Director of Wellness when resident need exceeds experience or scope of practice

• Exercises sound nursing judgment by reporting any change in resident’s status in a timely manner to the Director of Wellness as necessary, and takes appropriate action

• Monitors the safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, and ensures narcotic count is correct

• Reports incidents / near misses, illness or problems with residents to the Director of Wellness/ General Manager

• Reports all transfers to hospital or deaths immediately to the Director of Wellness/ General Manager

• Complete and maintain routine or adhoc clinical assessment of residents as assigned by Director of Wellness.

• Assist in care plan development

• Greet all visitors and family members in a positive and supportive manner requesting if they need assistance of any kind

• Promotes and maintains positive communication and relationships among team members

• Demonstrates personal attributes and communication skills that foster customer satisfaction at all times and monitors team member performance in relation to customer service

• Fosters positive interactions with residents, families and visitors

• Facilitates problem solving of resident / family concerns or complaints that arise and ensures complaints are communicated to the Director of Wellness/ General Manager

• Assists with the orientation of new residents to help facilitate a smooth transition to the home

• Adheres to organizations policies, procedures, practices

• Facilitates calm reaction and resolution to problems that arise or emergency situations

• Participates in Quality Improvement activities as assigned by Director of Wellness

• Assume responsibility for replacing team members as required

• Continually assesses his/her own nursing practice and learning needs

• Participates in and attends in-service programs provided by the community as well as conferences, seminars, and workshops

• Works with the resident, family members, and interprofessional team to systematically collect data for the health history on admission, readmission, and change in status, and provides ongoing assessment and appropriate documentation

• Assisted Living Experience is an asset

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities to lead unregulated healthcare workers and provide effective care

• Well organized and goal oriented to be able to manage the resident home area and assign duties

• Must possess strong communication skills to communicate with residents, physicians, and other team members

• Must be detail-oriented in keeping track of multiple residents’ vitals, and medication schedules.

• Proficiency with WORD, email, internet use and computerized documentation.

• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to know:

• Diploma in Practical Nursing

• Current and good standing as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)

• CPR Level C or CPR Health Care Provider

• 1 year minimum nursing experience

• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check.

• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit

• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.