Licensed Practical Nurse- Casual

Job summary

Provide planned, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with provincial standards, and assess residents’ needs while maintaining accurate, current care plans and clinical documentation. Evaluate care plan effectiveness, communicate changes, and guide, delegate to, and mentor unregulated care providers as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Job details

Description Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees. Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today! We want YOU to join our team! What We Offer YOU We offer onboarding, continuous training and opportunities for growth Competitive base pay, benefits & vacation time Employee and Family Assistance Program Employee perks program Employee appreciation and recognition Eligibility to apply to The Senior Living CaRES Fund Be part of an experience organization Corporate and social responsibility causes Our mission to YOU Human beings are the focus of our mission which is “real estate with purpose”. They are the foundation of our culture as well as our priority. For us, the human being is everywhere and is the basis for all our actions and decisions. Our family… Consists of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who deliver a great customer service experience by demonstrating compassion and empathy towards our residents, family members and team. We embrace a holistic, resident centric approach to care by delivering personalized services at the highest quality. How YOU Make a Difference LPNs are responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care. LPNs are an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team who build trusted relationships with our residents, families and teams with continuous ongoing and effective communication. LPNs implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care plans and make changes as required. LPNs complete and ensure resident’s clinical care assessments, care plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and communicate changes as required. LPNs teach, delegate and direct unregulated care providers, providing them with coaching & mentorship. What YOU Bring Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the applicable province Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge Experience working with seniors and with unregulated care providers preferred Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset Strong drive, respect and an understanding of the emotional and physical demands of the role Focus on teamwork and customer service with the ability to build trusted relationships Strong written and oral communication skills and critical thinking skills Demonstrated organizational and time management skills Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required Current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one How We Recognize YOU Service recognition Employee appreciation events An open and engaging team that welcomes input for new ideas and programs Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

What you’ll do

Provide planned, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with provincial standards, and assess residents’ needs while maintaining accurate, current care plans and clinical documentation. Evaluate care plan effectiveness, communicate changes, and guide, delegate to, and mentor unregulated care providers as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the applicable province and hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certifications. Sound clinical knowledge, communication and critical-thinking skills, organizational ability, computer proficiency, and a current Vulnerable Sector Check are required; experience with seniors and unregulated care providers is preferred.

Benefits

• Onboarding and Continuous Training
• Growth Opportunities
• Benefits
• Vacation Time
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Perks Program
• Employee Appreciation and Recognition
• Eligibility to Apply to the Senior Living CaRES Fund

Listed skills

• Care Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Clinical Nursing Care
• Care Planning
• Resident Assessments
• Clinical Documentation
• Care Plan Evaluation
• Delegation
• Coaching and Mentorship
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Relationship Building
• Organization
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• First Aid and Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job areas

• Healthcare

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