Bethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada's largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. We create caring communities to support Albertans to age well.
WHY BETHANY?
We offer generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits, retirement savings programs and top-ups for maternal leaves. We are committed to employee well-being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people because they are the reason for our success.
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Working at Bethany
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ABOUT THE ROLE
With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible and accountable for providing outstanding care and support to residents, resident's families and volunteers within their designated scope of practice and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides service that is responsive to the holistic needs of the residents and promotes choice while maintaining dignity and facilitating resident independence.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Individual responsibilities will fall under five main areas of focus:
Resident-Centered Care:
Promotes service excellence and is responsive to the residents' needs in accordance with resident care plans, policies and procedures. Assists residents with all activities of daily living as required, while maintaining the resident's privacy and dignity.
Documentation:
Accurately and comprehensively documents and reports care and related observations to the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in a timely manner. Monitors, observes and documents residents' holistic needs in the health care record, including the physical, psychological, spiritual, social and emotional well-being of the resident.
Safety:
Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all residents, occupational health and safety and emergency preparedness and response policies and procedures.
Pro-active Learner:
Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities.
Teamwork:
Cares for and works cooperatively with others as an effective team member. Participates with other interdisciplinary team members in evaluating and changing the documented care needs of residents.
WHAT YOU BRING
Graduate of recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program
Previous License Practical Nurse experience is preferred
Active Registration and in good standing with CLPNA
Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment
Demonstrates ability to understand, speak, read and write effectively in English
Excellent observation, communication and critical thinking skills
Current CPR certification
Dementia Care Certificate and experience preferred
Knowledge of RAI/MDS 2.0 tool, computer skills and electronic documentation is preferred
Position Information:
Posting Number: 25-8971
Position Number: HCA-SL94-008
Location: Bethany Sylvan Lake
Classification: LPN
FTE: 0.70
Non-Union/Union: AUPE
Position Type: Temporary PT (Position End date: December 31, 2025*) Shift and Hours of Work: Evening (1445-2300)
Hours Per Shift: 7.75 hours
Shift Per Cycle: 14 shifts in a 4-week cycle
Shift Pattern: Evenings
Position Start Date: June 27, 2025
Posting End Date: June 1st, 2025 at 6:00 pm
How to Apply:
Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team?
INTERNAL APPLICANTS Internal applicants
must
utilize their @bethanyseniors.com email address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.
Apply Onlineat:
http://bethanyseniors.com/careers/
by submitting your resume and cover letter.
All applicants are thanked for their interest.
Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.
Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.
Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
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