Responsibilities
•    Assesses the needs of individual residents and organizes for the provision of resident care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Participates in the formulation of the Resident Care Plan.
•    Assists in planning assignments for self and Health Care Aides/Nurse Aides, Attendants and delegates accordingly to provide for effective resident care taking into account the physical, spiritual, psychosocial and restorative needs of the resident.
•    Supervises the nursing care given by Health Care Aides/Nurse Aides, Attendants under his/her direction, in accordance with the Resident Care Plans.
•    Maintains effective communication and good interpersonal relations with medical and allied staff, residents, families and other departments.
•    Assists with the implementation and enforcement of all facility and departmental policies including QE/RM responsibilities.
•    Under supervision of an R.N., maintains the safekeeping of all drugs and prescribed treatments on the unit. Administers drugs and treatments according to procedure.
•    Supports and actively participates in unit orientation and in-service programs. Participation in learning needs assessment.
•    Assists the D.O.C./Registered Nurse in evaluating the performance of the HCA/NA supervised by him/her and assists with appropriate documentation. Keeps the Registered Nurse informed of any staff members whose performance is less than satisfactory.
•    Ensures resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted.
•    Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavors to promote it.
•    Maintains currency related to directives/memos/policies within facilities.
•    Specific duties will be listed on Job Routines and/or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications
•    A Registered Practical Nurse possessing a license from the applicable Provincial college of nurses licensing authority and a Medication Administration Certificate.
•    Experience in a long term care setting. Maturity and good physical and mental health, empathy, patience and tact are important qualities to possess.
•    Skills and leadership abilities in supervising other nursing personnel is a must. Must be able to communicate in English including written documentation.
•    Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
•    Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

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Please forward your resume in confidence to
Heather Christenson, Nurse Mgr
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Registered Practical Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
 
Job Type: Part-time, Evenings
Location: Jasper Place, Edmonton, AB
Date Posted: July 13, 2010
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Thank you for your interest.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.