Park Place Seniors Living
Licensed Practical Nurse (Part Time & Casual)(Meadow Ridge Seniors Village)
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada (city only)
On-site · Part-time
First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026
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JOB TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse
Site: Meadow Ridge Seniors Village
FTE: 0.00 & 0.70 - Various Positions
Hours of Work: - 0630-1500, 1430-2300, 2230-0700
Rotation - Various
In keeping with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Park Place, the LPN, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, uses the nursing process and applies his/her nursing knowledge, skills and clinical judgment in performing assessments, planning, implementing, and providing quality and person-centered nursing care to the Residents. The LPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice as outlined by the relevant provincial governing body’s practice standards and Code of Ethics and Park Place policies and procedures. The LPN practices in a setting where the client care needs are established and changes in health condition are predictable and ensures a commitment to Park Place’s “culture of safety.”
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Nursing Knowledge
- Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to utilize the nursing process in identifying the Residents’ health care needs in an environment that facilitates achieving mutually agreed upon health outcomes;
- Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in all aspects of care;
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to prioritize and manage Resident care according to identified care needs;
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to identify and provide support to the Residents and their family and establish a therapeutic relationship with them;
- Demonstrates knowledge of computer skills to do the following:
- Document Resident care;
- Acquire and share information appropriately with the health care team while respecting confidentiality;
- Validate evidence-based practice
- Respects and advocates for Residents’ rights by:
- Obtaining informed consent prior to performing any nursing procedure;
- Promoting self-determination and autonomy in the formulation of the Residents’ plan of care; and,
- Adhering to Park Place’s “Residents Bill of Rights.’’
- Understands the Code of Ethics for LPN/ RPN and applies these ethical principles to guide decision making in his/her nursing practice and individual behavior.
- Nursing Practice
- Assessment and Care Planning
- Utilize standardized assessment tools available (e.g., MDS-RAI, User Defined Assessments) based on Residents’ identified care needs and recognized best practices;
- Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to carry out move-in and move-out processes as well as Resident transfers, both internal and external, in an efficient and timely manner; including but not limited to completing the following tasks identified in their full scope of practice:
- Perform and complete a comprehensive and focused health and psychosocial assessment including a thorough health history taking;
- Processing Physician /Nurse Practitioner (NP) orders;
- Documenting and reporting;
- Provision of health teachings;
- Medication Reconciliation;
- Care planning;
- Advance care planning;
- Performs and maintains records of accurate drug counts on controlled medications;, Reports adverse reactions and medication errors according to provincial legislation and Park Place Policies and procedures., Performs, monitors and evaluates nursing procedures and interventions such as but not limited to head to toe assessments, taking/ recording and interpreting vital signs, assistance with activities of daily living, elimination, nutrition and hydration management, basic foot care, basic wound care, palliative care, and post mortem care as outlined in the provincial professional competencies for LPN/ RPN;
- Communication and Technology
- Professionalism and Leadership
Education: Graduation from a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
- Experience: At least one (1) year recent related experience
- Registration/ Certification(s). Responsible to maintain and provide proof of active registration with respective provincial College: