Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Status: Temporary - Part Time

Department: Clinical Reports to: Client Services Manager

Location: Templemont Gardens Hours/Week: Days/ Evenings/Nights

POSITION SUMMARY:

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  Responsible for maintaining a collaborative and open environment with Alberta Health Services Case Managers (AHSCM) as well as the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Lead and maintain all nursing processes in accordance to TPFA policies and procedures as well as CCHSS standards and AB Accommodation Standards.
• Provide direction and supervision to Health Care Aide staff as per facility policies and procedures.
• Provide excellent care services to clients by being extremely responsive to the needs and wants of clients by adhering to the care plan, as well as facility policies and procedures.
• Respond to client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to the Client Services Manager and other Departmental Heads.
• Perform a through nursing assessment of the client to establish and allocate appropriate resources through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Utilize TPFA policies and procedures, document client care assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure accurate capture of client clinical and mental status.
• Document timely, accurate reports of data collection, interpretation, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in accordance with TPFA policy, and regulatory requirements.
• In Collaboration with the Alberta Health Services Case Managers (AHSCM) and the Interdisciplinary Team, schedule and lead the client’s care conference with family and clients when applicable.
• Work closely with the Client Services Manager and the Alberta Health Services Case Managers (AHSCM) in the planning of all client admission, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide direct client care and medication/treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and TPFA standards, policies, and procedure as well as CLPNA standards.
• Processes the orders and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and TPFA policies and procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the client's care plan working with the client/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers.
• Coordinate nursing team’s client care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to clients.
• Support the Client Service Manager in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Occupational Health and Safety, Quality Initiatives for the Nursing Department.
• Complete audits on Point of Care tasks to check for timely completion of documentation.
• Coordinate and serve on the various committees responsible for client care.
• Complete Annual & Mandatory Education/In-Services as well as all required education/in-services as per organizational requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

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  Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support-Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) through Heart & Stroke Foundation.
• Experience working in a Supportive Living environment.
• Harm Reduction experience or education will also be considered an asset.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and a minimum typing speed of 30 w.p.m
• Experience with RAI MDS 2.0 HC as well as Point Click Care (PCC) is highly preferred.