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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PT

Edgewood Health Networkabout 19 hours ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Entry Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Yearly Allowance for Mental Health and Addiction Services
Paramedical Services Coverage

About the role

EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are.

EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians.

Learn more at ehncanada.com

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, come join us!

Job Overview:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides medical care, recovery therapies and programs, and everyday care and support to clients diagnosed with an eating disorder, Young adolescences 12-24 years in residential treatment. The LPN/RN provides patient-centered care using the development and implementation of individualized care plans through focused patient assessments, symptom management, medication administration and psychological support. The RN/LPN practices in accordance with organizational and pharmaceutical policies and procedures and provides support to the patients' primary care provider within the scope of practice outlined by the nurse's regulatory body. The RN/LPN utilizes a myriad of practical and therapeutic modalities to support patient recovery within the multidisciplinary care team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in establishing and maintaining procedures and policies that ensure adherence to best practice guidelines

Safely administers scheduled, PRN and emergency medications, as defined by facility policy and nurse’s regulatory body, via all routes as prescribed with proper documentation of all patient care provided

Provides and facilitates on call nursing coverage as required, in accordance with their contractual agreement and department policies

Schedules, coordinates and documents medical appointments, investigative and diagnostic tests as ordered by the physician/nurse practitioner.

Actively communicates with the physician/nurse practitioner and nursing team regarding the progression, regression and current condition of each patient, as well as the efficacy of nursing interventions

Monitors, documents and communicates information with the multidisciplinary team, external care providers and guardian(s), as required and with strict adherence to patient confidentiality requirements

Prompt follow-up of tasks assigned/delegated by the nursing supervisor, physician/nurse practitioner and co-nurses as required

Provision of meal support as required

Applies the framework of Trauma Informed Care when conducting patient assessments and providing nursing care/support to patients and their families

Utilizes excellent critical thinking skills to ensure that medical/nursing care planning, assessments and interventions are in the best interest of the patients’ physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual health

Effectively assesses, communicates, documents and monitors risks to patient safety, including suicidal ideation, self-harm and acute deterioration of physical condition

Facilitates the implementation of therapeutic coping skills and safe de-escalation techniques in accordance with the framework of non-violent crisis intervention

Upholds a high standard of patient care through the utilization and implementation of resources pertaining to evidence-based medical and therapeutic management of eating disorders and other comorbid mental health disorders

Most have experience working with Young Adolescence.

Other duties as assigned

Employee Benefits and Perks:

Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $2,000 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $600 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy.

24/7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health

Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday

Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships

Perks and discounts with Perkopolis – entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance

Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program

Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities

Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position by analyzing application materials and generating recommendations to support human decision-making.

EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.

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