Practical Nurse Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs. Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition. Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration. Provides routine care for patients..Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada. This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours. As the Licensed Practical Nurse, you are responsible for providing professional nursing care to residents, including medication administration as well as mentoring and coaching unregulated staff.
Responsibilities
Administer, monitor and record medication administration, educate resident as needed
Assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and participate in the evaluation of the current and future medical needs
Provide personal care assistance, nursing procedures, and mentorship and coaching of Health Care Aides
Working with residents to meet care requirements and communicate any concerns to the doctor and manager as needed
Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adult is vital in this role
Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes
Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures
Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements
Qualifications
Completion of Nursing diploma
Registered with provincial nursing association and in good standing
Experience in a residential mental health setting is preferred
Demonstrate infection control procedures
Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
Superior oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 pounds
Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents
