LPN #229- Permanent, Part Time (0.40 Eft), Nights

LPN #229

Permanent | Part time (0.4 EFT) | Nights

Reporting to and under the direction of the Resident Care Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides quality nursing care that identifies needs of individual residents and develops a nursing care plan to ensure comprehensive care; provides direct nursing care based on the care plan, medical orders, Donwood Manor Resident Bill of Rights, Mission Statement, nursing objectives and policies, WRHA/Manitoba Health standards and provincial nursing regulations; assigns tasks; provides guidance to and evaluates the work performed by other nursing team members to ensure high quality of care and optimum utilization of staff; maintains accurate, appropriate, informative records of nursing observations, health conditions and care given.

QUALIFICATIONS

ñLPN with registration in good standing (CLPNM);

ñPrior experience in long-term care preferred;

ñExperience in supervisory roles;

ñStrong oral and written communication skills;

ñStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work with residents and their families in problem- solving;

ñUnderstanding of geronotological nursing;

ñStrong organizational skills and ability to make decisions based on critical thinking and analysis;

ñAppreciation for and ability to provide care from a resident-centred perspective;

ñCompletion of Wound Care Level 1 training an asset;

ñMental and physical capabilities to meet the job demands;

ñAbility to function within an interdisciplinary team environment that supports quality resident care.

As a condition of employment, a current Criminal Record Certificate, a Mantoux test and an Adult Abuse Registry is required within three weeks of hire date.

Submit resume to: Human Resources at Career@donwoodmanor.org