Make an Impact on Seniors' Health!
SE Health LPNs are the best of the best. We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours!
Status: CASUAL
Competitive Total Rewards. So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, on-demand pay, and exclusive staff perks.
Growth That Meets Your Ambition. Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training, and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice the full scope and deliver excellent care. With diverse roles and locations across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions.
Empowerment. At our facility, our nurses are provided with a full degree of autonomy of practice, provide clinical leadership to our multi-disciplinary team every day, and are supported with leading-edge training related to Palliative and aging.
Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into seniors’ health and Aging.
Manage your life. At SE, you’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients and meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Wellness Manager, the Lead Licensed Practical Nurse (LLPN) will utilize evidence-based nursing knowledge, skills, and judgment to provide holistic resident-centered nursing care with a multidisciplinary team approach. Within the scope of practice appropriate to an LPN, they will provide care to meet clients' and their families' physical, safety, emotional, and spiritual needs.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Oversees and participates in resident admissions/discharge, or transfer of residents as needed.
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Observes, monitors, and tracks facility outbreaks and submits appropriate documentation to Clinical Managers
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Monitors and supports the implementation of organizational quality-improvement projects and education programs.
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Orientates, monitors, and mentors new and existing contracted partners: HCA and LPN
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Completes and evaluates competency assessments for HCA and LPN with respect to medication administration/bath/shower procedures
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Assists primary practitioners, including physicians and nursing practitioners, on rounds as required.
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Demonstrates strong understanding of accessing facility policies and integrates the policies into practice: Process for contacting on-call management, wound management, fall management, etc.
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Requesting interdisciplinary consultations – OT, CCPS, GEM, PT, MMSE, etc.
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Utilizes Clinical care pathways for clinical management – SOB, UTIs, Fevers, and changes in behavior
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Performs required audits
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Managing dietary requests and effective communication with the dietary services team
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Report incidents to Clinical Managers/Site directors/General Manager/AHS after-hours as appropriate
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Assumes responsibility to follow up with the Clinical Manager when the AHS Case Manager is off-site
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Participates in the following committees: IPC committee, OH&S committee, Quality Improvement Committee
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Emergency response – knows the location of the Emergency Response Binder, understands each code procedure.
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Work within their practice statement, competencies, and conduct as defined by the Health Professions Act or other relevant legislation and governing professional organizations
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Ensure resident care is delivered in a way that maintains resident dignity, privacy, and acknowledges independence, spirituality, and individuality as per the H.O.P.E model
- Ensuring building safety after hours – follows procedure for unknown person on premises, locking doors, and contacting police
Qualifications:
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LPN Certificate, current active registration with the CLHA in good standing.
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Updated immunization record
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A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 12 months
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Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certificates.
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Recent experience working with the elderly or disabled persons, preferably in a supportive living environment.
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Palliative care experience is an asset.
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Demonstrate a compassionate, respectful, and sincere manner, with the ability to deal with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner.
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Good oral and written communication skills (French language skills an asset).
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Flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment.
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Good computer skills.
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This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm, and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement.
About SE Health
SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness, and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity, and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits, and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.
Accessibility: If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
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