LPN Team Leader - Temp Full Time Evenings - Villa Marguerite - Jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 3S7

Job Description

LPN Team Leader EWWL305 (Temp FT) JOB SUMMARYThe LPN Team Leader is responsible of ensuring the general well-being of Residents through the delivery of high-quality services in a manner that is consistent with the policies, procedures and philosophies of Park Place Seniors Living Inc.The LPN Team Leader will provide basic assessment and treatments, personal care, medication administration, and delegated health services to the Residents, as well as providing support and give direction to the Care Staff.The LPN Team Leader will at all times demonstrate support of Park Place policies and procedures and conduct themselves in a professional manner in all situations.The LPN Team Leader practices in a setting where the client care needs are established and changes in health condition are predictable and ensures a commitment to Park Place’s “culture of safety.”POSITIONThis is a Temporary Evening Full Time Position and Unionized with A.U.P.E. Work Hours: 1500-23155 Week Schedule: ThursFriSatSunMonTuesWedE7.75E7.75E7.75E7.75XXE7.75E7.75E7.5XXE7.75E7.75E7.75E7.75XE7.75E7.75E7.75XE7.75E7.75E7.75XXE7.75E7.75E7.75XE7.75E7.75E7.75E7.75E7.75XLOCATIONVilla Marguerite - 9810 165 St NW, Edmonton AB T5P 3S7DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to prioritize and manage Resident care according to identified care needs and their family and establish a therapeutic relationship with them
• Respects and advocates for Residents’ rights by:
  • Obtaining informed consent prior to performing any nursing procedure
  • Promoting self-determination and autonomy in the formulation of the Residents’ plan of care
  • Adhering to Park Place’s Residents Bill of Rights
• Assessment and Care Planning
• Utilize standardized assessment tools available (e.g., MDS-RAI, User Defined Assessments) based on Residents’ identified care needs and recognized best practices
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to carry out move-in and move-out processes as well as Resident transfers, both internal and external, in an efficient and timely manner; including but not limited to completing the following tasks identified in their full scope of practice
• Perform and complete a comprehensive and focused health and psychosocial assessment including a thorough health history taking, documenting and reporting via electronic processes
• Medication Reconciliation
• Advance care planning
• Documents health assessment and pertinent clinical information accurately and in a timely manner in the Resident’s electronic health record and/or chart as appropriate
• Medication Management
• Understands the principles of pharmacology and medication administration
• Administers medications in accordance with Park place and pharmaceutical policies and procedures and LPN full scope of practice as well as monitor, evaluate and document medication effectiveness and reports adverse reactions
• Performs, monitors and evaluates nursing procedures and interventions such as but not limited to head-to-toe assessments, taking/recording and interpreting vital signs, assistance with activities of daily living, elimination, nutrition and hydration management, basic foot care, basic wound care, palliative care, and postmortem care
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing
• Performs related clerical duties such as answering the telephone, making appointments, ordering supplies and initiating diagnostic requisitions
• Monitors timely completion of care staff documentation on electronic health record
• Completes User Defined Assessments (UDA) appropriately and completely
• Reports and documents incidents appropriately on the available online incident reporting platform(s)
• Demonstrate knowledge of risks associated with inappropriate use of social media

QUALIFICATION

• At least one (1) year recent related experience/ Registration/Certification(s)
• Education and Training: Graduate from an accredited School of Licensed Practical Nurses. Current CPR and First Aid is required.Professional Designation and Affiliations: Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector within 6 months

SALARY$28.56-37.37/Hour PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The LPN position requires a significant amount of lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, standing and sitting
• In an average day the employee spends 2 to 6 hours standing or walking
• Lifts a maximum of 50 lbs., frequent lifting and/or carrying of 20 lbs
• Must be able to manage stressful work situations with dexterity and professionalism

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