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.

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 perso

• 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