Responsibilities
•    Maintains accurate nursing records, effectively handles medical emergencies for residents and possess solid assessment skills.
•    Provides nursing care in accordance with the Resident Care Plans.
•    Maintains effective communication and good interpersonal relations with coworkers, residents, families and other departments.
•    Maintains the safekeeping of all drugs and prescribed treatments on the unit. Administers drugs and treatments according to procedure.
•    Maintains information related to directives/memos/policies within the residence.
•    Specific duties will be listed on Job Routines and/or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications
•    A Licensed Practical Nurse possessing a current provincial Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses and a Medication Administration Certificate, including the administration of IM injections.
•    Experience in a hospital, other health care, retirement or long term care setting is preferred.
•    Maturity and good physical and mental health, empathy, patience and tact are important qualities to possess.
•    Knowledge of a variety of computer software programs is essential to this position.
•    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
Videlyn Castro, Director of Care
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Licensed Practical Nurse
 
Job Type: Casual Hours, All Shifts
Location: Riverbend, Edmonton, AB
Date Posted: May 31, 2010
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Thank you for your interest.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.