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Description

Reporting to the Director of Care, the LPN will Promotes health and healing by functioning as a member of the care team to provide optimum care for convalescent, acutely/chronically ill, home care and long-term care clients/patients/residents. in keeping with the Standards of the Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses, Long Term Care Standards and Extendicare Standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES
A.Direct Patient Care
Applies critical thinking and clinical judgement in health assessments and throughout nursing process
Assists physician with procedures, where required
Contributes in the development of nursing care plans

B.Medication Administration
Administers and records medications (e.g., oral, subcutaneous, pulmonary, rectal, intramuscular)
Initiates, administers and maintains intravenous therapy (e.g., flow rate, site integrity)
Pre-loads dosettes, where required

C.Indirect Patient Care
Completes admission/transfer/discharge forms
Records information in clients/patients/residents chart

D.Education and Evaluation
Provides client/patient/resident education (e.g., diabetic care, colostomy care, palliative, self-catheterization, post-natal care)
Provides pre-operative and post-operative education
Explains and reassures clients/patients/residents/families of procedures/equipment

E.Related Key Work Activities
Orders/receives medication from Pharmacy
Maintains inventory and supplies (e.g., code carts)
Performs data entry, where required by the job

QUALIFICATIONS
Practical Nursing diploma Licensed with Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses Previous managerial experience in long-term care preferred.
Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired.
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices.

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