Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

PART TIME LPN POSITION 3PM TO 8PM WEEKDAYS (25 HOURS PER WEEK)

To provide optimal healthcare and nursing services, within the LPN scope of practice for the Guests of Pihtikwe Facilities and to Alexander Band members and under the direction of the Health Director and supervision of the LPN will perform the following duties.

POSITION DUTIES:

1.0 Care of Guests

Advocates for all Guests in all aspects of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well being

Implement care and treatment for all Guests' according to their nursing care plan and physicians' recommendations

Provide "hands on" or direct care for all Guests

Participates in the development of individual resident care plans & kardex

Monitors and reports changes in health status of the Guests to the RN Manager

Participates, contributes, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team (Physician, LPN, OT, PT, Mental Health Therapist, Dietician, and other team members)

Completes documentation and communication, in a confidential manner, according to Alexander Health Services documentation policy and procedures & CLPNA

Implements nursing procedures as outlined in the care plan & kardex within the LPN scope of practice (Foot care, catheterizations, specimen collections, vital signs, dressing changes, wound care under the assessment of the Nurse Manager.

Implements resident activities of daily living (ADL), personal care, toileting, ambulation or grooming of Guests

Participates in any resident conferences, case reviews, or interdisciplinary team conferences

Monitors the nutritional status and needs of Guests and communicates any changes or concerns to the Nurse Manager.

Helps Facilitate Referrals to Rehab services

Stays in constant communication with RN in Charge or Coverage RN when new admissions are assessed for facility appropriateness.

Educate the guests on Infection Prevention and Control.

Must be available on-site when new guest arrives to properly conduct inventory and search and medication documentation.

1.1 Medication Management

Provides medication management, medication reviews and ensures the monthly Medication Administration Records (MARS) are complete and accurate

Adheres to Alexander Health Services medication management policies and procedures including management of High-Risk Medications

Administers daily medication to each resident and documents accordingly

Participates in medication management chart audits when requested by Nurse Manager

Collaborates with Champlain pharmacy or any other pharmacy to ensure resident has their necessary medications bubble packed when required for HCA observation

Maintains current knowledge of medications purpose, actions, side effect and refers to the E-CPS for resource or pharmacist

Manages the order processing of all medications, as per Alexander Health Services medication management processes (Clinical Procedure Manual)

Adheres to Alexander Health Services policies and procedures of Disclosure and Incident reporting related to medication incidents

Ensure the Medication Administration Records (MARs) and Medication Profiles (MAP) are current and on the resident's chart

Facilitates in physician and or hospital discharge medication orders and mediation processing to the Nurse Manager, and/or physician

1.2 Resident Safety

Assess each resident's safety status including the physical environment and make recommendations to the Nurse Manager or the Operations Manager

Implements immediate interventions, when necessary to ensure resident safety is maintained

Participates in Alexander Health Services safety exercises including Fire Drills and mock Emergency Response drills

Carries a safety whistle at all times while on duty

Is knowledgeable of the colored Emergency Response codes

Completes promptly and accurately Incident Reports and follows Incident Reporting processes

Ensures the AED checklist is completed daily

Ensures the bathroom is clean according to Infection Prevention Control Protocols

Provides one on one teaching for the resident and/or family when required or requested

Utilizes resources and teaching tools

Provides support and encouragement for the guests/guardian/family

1.3 Community Member Services

Provides nursing services, within the LPN scope of practice, for any Alexander Band member who comes to the facility (ex. Vital signs, dressing changes)

Participates in the annual Influenza vaccination campaign

Reports any communicable disease manifested or discovered to the Nurse Manager i.e., (Bed bugs, lice)

Participates in community events such as the annual Health Fair, Harvest Fair, or Open House

1.4 Documentation

Adheres to Alexander Health Services Documentation policies and procedures

Documents promptly on all Guests' charts using approve nursing documentation method

Communicates guest health information within the interdisciplinary team to promote quality resident focused care

Reports any serious risk concerns immediately to the Nurse Manager or physician

Ensures month end statistics are completed and given to Nurse Manager

Understands and participates in the Accreditation processes

Participates in any Quality Assurance or Accreditation assigned by the Accreditation Coordinator

Respects all Alexander Health Services privacy & confidentiality policies & procedures

Participates in any chart audit exercises requested by Nurse Manager

OTHER

Assist, cook and clean as may be deemed necessary.

Hours of work may vary from time to time.

May be required to perform duties and responsibilities in other facilities, i.e. Health Centre, Footprints Healing Centre, Headstart, school etc.

Education of Support Staff re: MAP, Hand Hygiene, SPRAM, STIBBI Prevention.

QUALIFICATIONS

Maintains current CLPNA license

Maintains current CPR, First Aide, WHMIS and TDG certificates

Maintains required vaccinations and receives the annual Influenza vaccine

Possess a valid driver's license and working vehicle and have proper passenger insurance.
Submits a current Crim and Child Security Check

Completes any task or activity requested by the Health Director

Attends all staff meetings, case conferences

Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written English. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to function with staff or the employer(s). Must be alcohol and addiction free
Must have knowledge of FOIP, PIPA and H.I.A

THIS ROLE IS FOR A FULL TIME POSITION ON THE RESERVE AT ALEXANDER FIRST NATIONS, IT IS AT OUR HARM PREVENTION CENTER AND IS FOR EVENING SHIFT ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU ALREADY HAVE A LICENSE IN ALBERTA AND ARE ABLE TO MAKE THE COMMITMENT TO WORK ON THE RESERVE.

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR SOMEONE THAT WANTS HOURS AND A LESS INTENSIVE WORK EXPERIENCE THAN SOME OF THE 60 BED UNITS IN THE EDMONTON AREA HAVE.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients through your skilled nursing care!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.58-$36.13 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking Paid time off
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

First Aid Certification (required) LPN/RPN (required) Nursing (required) CPR Certification (required)
Work Location: In person