Licensed Practical Nurse
Description
Your Opportunity:
St. Michael’s Health Centre provides compassionate continuing care for individuals with diverse needs in a nurturing, homelike environment. Our specialized services range from rehabilitation for post-acute recovery from strokes, surgeries, or accidents, to tailored day programs addressing physical, social, or memory challenges. We prioritize spiritual care and supported living for dementia patients, integrating these vital components into our holistic approach. This comprehensive care model encompasses post-acute rehabilitation programs, complex mental health support, dementia care, supported living at level 2, palliative, and long-term care services. Apply now to be part of a caring community dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives!
Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.
Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN must be able to team lead effectively on their own. The LPN works to the full scope of practice in providing safe, quality care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
Union: COV AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: 2 East Long Term Care
Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 20-MAY-2025
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 30-MAY-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 5
Shifts per cycle: 25
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $27.58
Maximum Salary: $36.13
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required.
- Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) required.
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a long-term care or geriatric setting.
- Basic knowledge of long-term care principles, including chronic disease management, medication administration, and wound care.
- Strong clinical skills and the ability to perform nursing tasks with accuracy and compassion.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Physically able to complete all demanding aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending, lifting, assuming awkward positions and standing for long durations of time.
- Must be able to understand written and verbal directions in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification or additional training in Geriatric Nursing or Long-Term Care Nursing.
- Certification or training in crisis management techniques, such as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Connect Care.
- Skills in managing complex medical conditions and providing support for residents with cognitive impairments.
- Experience with InterRAI MDS/ LTCF Assessments.