Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN
Full-time Openings in Seniors Care
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As an LPN are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of our seniors living in care homes?
We are in search of Licensed Practical Nurses who feel it is a joy to work in a seniors care home; a joy to be a part of the team that makes each resident’s life better; LPNs that believes it is oh so wonderful to be the light that brighten a seniors’ day and a Nurse who understands how deeply rewarding it is to simply be a kind, compassionate carer who laughs, cries, sings and dances and celebrates each new day.
Responsibilities: 
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care.
Your success will be defined by your ability to:
Providing exceptional care to patients exhibiting nursing best practices
Strong patient focus and exceptional beside manner
Perform required care specific to the patients care plan and reporting changes to patients care plan
Attends move in appointments as needed
Liaises with Doctors and all other caregivers to ensure proper care for patients using effective communication skills
Identify and communicate maintenance or health and safety issues
Assisting with various needs around the care home: events, housekeeping, delivery of meals etc.
Handle fast-paced and high stress environments in a positive manner
Prioritize and adjust routines as needed
Qualifications / Strengths:
Must be eligible for LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse registration with CLPNA of Alberta; Must hold and maintain a valid CPR and First Aid Certificate; Experience providing palliative care services will be an asset; Supervision and leadership experience will be considered an asset; Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; Ability to work in a team environment; Must be able to effectively communicate to various audiences; Must have time management and customer focus skills; Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge; Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications; Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
Location:  Red Deer, Alberta
One of Canada’s most affordable communities. Red Deer has all the amenities you need: great school systems, well-equipped hospitals and health centres. There's always lots to learn at our libraries and museums.
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McKenzie Health Care Recruitment
 
Call/Text:  604.352.8884
Toll-free:  1800.599.8865
Email:  careers@mckenziehcr.com

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