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Under the direction of the Director of Care, Care Coordinator, or designate, the LPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care in keeping with the philosophy of Jubilee Residences, which believes in creating a home like atmosphere for its residents. The environment includes plants, animals and children.
Resident and Worker Safety is a critical aspect of quality healthcare. All Porteous Lodge staff are responsible for creating a culture of safety, working as a team, communicating effectively, responding to adverse events, and establishing and sustaining a workplace and care environment where everyone is valued and treated with respect.
Qualifications
LPN diploma from an approved school and current registration with SALPN. Full scope of practice required.
Applicants must possess the above qualifications and sufficient ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques involved in performing nursing services relating to the care of residents in a geriatric setting would be an asset.
Good attendance is required.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
Work Setting
- Nursing or convalescent home
Registered Nursing Assistant Specific Skills
- Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
- Distribute medication to patients
- Change patients' dressings
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)