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Optima Living

Licensed Practical Nurse - Casual

Calgary, AB, Canada

Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 28, 2026

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About Optima Living
Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers.

Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 6,000 residents.

Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home™, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse collaborates with other team members to provide high quality care and services to residents. This role contributes to fostering a respectful, positive, and safe environment for residents, families, and team members.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Optima Living’s mission, vision, and values, promoting person-centered care by respecting the uniqueness, dignity, and self-determination of residents to promote maximum personal and functional independence. These duties are performed within the framework of established organizational policies and procedures, industry best practices, while adhering to applicable regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

Participates in the development of resident personal care or service plans under the direction of the Director of Care or designate.
Recommends and implements changes to resident personal care or service plans as needed.
Maintains accurate records of resident conditions and health care requirements and other pertinent documentation.
Assists with move ins, move outs, palliative care, end of life and care after death by ensuring that comfort and dignity are maintained.
Provides direct nursing care including administration and/or distribution of medications, medical treatments and procedures, and resident education as needed.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the interdisciplinary team, supervisor(s), doctors, residents and families.
Assists the physician with examinations, diagnostic tests and therapeutic measures when requested by the Director of Care or designate.
Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care treatments and informs the Director of Care or designate and/or the resident’s physician of significant changes in the condition of any resident.
Directs, supports and assists Health Care Aides in the use of appropriate procedures ensuring the provision of a high standard of resident care.
Assists in the orientation of new team members under the direction of the Director of Care or designate ensuring their performance is monitored, corrected and evaluated.
Identifies and reports malfunctioning equipment for repair or replacement.
Reports clinical supply needs to the Director of Care or designate.
Completes internal and external incident reports in a timely manner.
Attends and contributes to nursing and general team member meetings as well as resident care conferences as needed.
Promptly reports unsafe conditions, incidents, or concerns to supervisor, General Manager or Health & Safety Committee.
Identifies maintenance issues and reports them following established maintenance procedures.
Responds promptly during emergency codes in alignment with organizational standards and protocols.
Contributes to quality improvement initiatives by sharing ideas and providing feedback.
Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Ensures adherence to infection control policies and procedures through regular audits, observations, and investigations.
Maintains strict confidentiality of resident medical and personal information in accordance with privacy legislation.
Completes orientation upon hire and annual mandatory education as assigned.
Supports new team members through their orientation process.
Respects and upholds the Resident Bill of Rights and the Assisted Living Rights of Residents.
Participates in team meetings and stays informed on relevant internal communications.
Performs other duties as required to support operational needs.

Qualifications & Experience

Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
Maintains a current license to practice from the AB College of Registered Nurses (CRNA) & College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
Experience in a residential care or mental health environment is an asset.
Maintains an active CPR and First Aid certification.
Demonstrates the skills and attributes to guide and mentor Health Care Aides and other non-professional team members.
Demonstrates a therapeutic approach to the delivery of care.
Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Communicates in an approachable and respectful manner with the temperament to deal tactfully and cooperatively in all interactions.
Strong written communication skills with the ability to present professional documents with clarity.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize, prioritize and problem solve.
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
Ability to manage and resolve difficult and challenging situations effectively and respectfully.
Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position including adherence to provincial health legislation.
Ability to safely operate equipment according to established protocols.
Computer literacy skills required.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.

Conditions of Employment

Clear Police Information Check
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
Successful completion of all mandatory Provincial Health Requirements
Active CPR and First Aid Certification

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Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care, administers medications, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to implement resident care plans. They also support and mentor Health Care Aides while ensuring compliance with safety, privacy, and quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an approved nursing school and hold a current license to practice in Alberta. Active CPR and First Aid certifications are required, along with the ability to work flexible shifts and operate medical equipment.

Skills

Nursing care
Medication administration
Resident care planning
Clinical documentation
Palliative care
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Mentoring
First aid
CPR
Infection control
Problem solving
Communication
Computer literacy
Occupational health and safety

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Keywords

Licensed Practical Nurse
LPN
Nursing
Resident Care
Medication Administration
Palliative Care
Clinical Documentation
Infection Control
Occupational Health and Safety
CPR
First Aid
Senior Living
Memory Care
Interdisciplinary Team
Health Care Aide
Privacy Legislation
Quality Improvement
Patient Advocacy
Clinical Supplies
Emergency Protocols

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