Job Description

Providence Centre is a licensed supportive living and accredited long-term care facility. It was built in 1965 by the Sisters of Providence and is primarily the home of the Sisters. Providence Centre sits on a 25-acre property with beautiful grounds, a chapel, and an oratory to the Mary Mother of Sorrows. Dietary, housekeeping, linen and maintenance services are provided in-house. Providence Centre is committed to meeting the needs of tomorrow, with vision, united in strength and in belief that "Providence will rise before the sun".

Providence Centre is looking for a

Casual

Licensed Practical Nurse

(LPN) to deliver nursing care to our residents. Successful candidate will be reporting to the Nursing Manager.

Job Status: Casual

Job Availability:

Immediately

Hours of Work:

7.5 hours per shift; Available to work Day, Evening, Night and Weekends as needed.

Job duties include but not limited to:

Provide resident and family centered care utilizing the nursing process consisting of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation Ensure the practice of nursing is conducted in accordance with the code of ethics as stipulated by College of Licensed Practical Nurses Adhere to nursing and unit policies and procedures as outlined by the Providence Centre Promote residents' participation, choice and control in meeting own health care needs Identify and communicate ethical issues and practice issues to the RN or nursing manager Complete Unusual Incident Report in timely manner Supervise health care aides (HCAs) working during their shift Delegate restricted activities to HCAs as required Supervise the tasks of the HCAs on shift Assess residents' needs on admission and on ongoing basis Assess residents' health status, awareness of health issues, and expectations of care on ongoing basis Initiate, implement, and update care plan in consultation with team members Administer medication in safe and responsible manner and observe and document therapeutic effects Provide safe and effective delivery of nursing treatments and therapeutic interventions Document timely, accurate reports of data collection, interpretation, planning, implementing and evaluating care in accordance with the Providence Centre policy, and regulatory requirements Participate in resident care conferences & interdisciplinary team meetings Participate in providing home-like environment & encourage residents to create their own. Communicate relevant information about residents, and/or friends and family to the registered nurse or nursing manager Assist residents at mealtime as required & monitor nutrition and hydration Assist residents with physical requirements and activities of daily living

Qualifications and Requirements:

Possess a Licensed Practical Nursing certificate from an accredited educational institution Possess a current registration in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses 1 year of experience in a continuing care facility or other health care related facility is preferred Training in WHMIS and first aid, and mask fitting is an asset Eligible to work in Canada Have clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check Immunization Records Tuberculosis Test
Job Types: Casual

Job Type: Casual

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Nursing (preferred) CPR (preferred) LPN (preferred)
Work Location: In person