Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse Job Description

At Nurse Next Door, our purpose is Making Lives Better through Happier Aging. We help seniors stay in their homes for as long as they choose, and our real talent is caring and connecting to seniors’ hearts. We have a mission to help seniors continue doing what they love most. We are driven by Bold Kindness, a culture and leadership philosophy that reflects a kinder, more compassionate way of developing people. We are not just another homecare company fulfilling daily tasks, we are a company that admires people and seeks to make a difference in everything we do. By working at Nurse Next Door you will be part of a growing company that is helping seniors do what they love again - that is Happier Aging!

As a member of the Nurse Next Door team you understand how to hustle with heart - this is essential. You enjoy working collaboratively with a high degree of autonomy and thrive by seeing results. You are a self led leader who takes responsibility for your own actions. You live and breathe our People Promise - you love coming to work and are having fun along the way!

As an LPN/RPN you are enthusiastic about Making Lives Better and promote Happier Aging. You are passionate about bringing peace of mind to your client’s life and their families. You work closely with your Care Designer to create a premium experience and deliver on client care goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with clients, other interdisciplinary team members

As a brand ambassador the LPN/RPN treats client and team members with courtesy and respect

Reviews the care plans arranged by the case manager ( Care Designer) prior to beginning a visit, completing records accurately and carrying out all assignments as requested

Responds to Care Services Center (CSC) Team regarding scheduling inquiries and updates within the agreed upon timeline

Engages in open communication with your Care Designer when opportunities to elevate your client’s experience and care are identified

Delivers comprehensive professional nursing care consistent with the care plan, nursing assessments and client needs.

Perform all skills, treatments and procedures competently in accordance to the provincial scope of LPN/RPN and adheres to the policies, procedures and protocols of Nurse Next Door.

Assess and provide client and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis.

Assists clients in all activities of daily living/hygiene assistance, bathing, grooming, linen changes and so forth.

Requirements and Experience

Current Certificate of Competence and in good standing with the provincial College of Nurses

Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses and one year of recent related experience in gerontological nursing

Functions within the limits of own experience and knowledge, and practices safely and competently within the job description.

1 year of nursing experience required; three years nursing experience preferred. Community, home health or medical/surgical experience preferred.

Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (updated at the nurses cost every 5 years for continued employment)

Negative TB test or chest x-ray (updated at the nurses cost every 5 years for continued employment)

Assists clients in all activities of daily living/hygiene assistance, bathing, grooming, linen changes and so forth.

Availability

Flexibility is required

Casual / Part time / Full time

Business Relationships

Reports to the Care Designer

Works closely with the Client Care Ambassador

Key Metrics

Attendance & Reliability

AMS - Attendance Monitoring System (AlayaCare)

NPS; Client Score of 10