LPN South West Edmonton
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Temporary
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Original job description
Our LPNs provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. You become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours!
Why join our team?
- Growth That Meets Your Ambition. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to the full scope and deliver excellent care.
- Empowerment. At our facility, our nurses are provided with a full degree of autonomy in practice, provide clinical leadership to our multidisciplinary team every day, and are supported with leading-edge training related to palliative care and aging.
- Innovative. We are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Seniors’ Health and Aging.
- Purpose & Impact Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation, and strengthen communities across Canada.
- Manage your life. You'll have the flexibility and support to deliver exceptional client care while maintaining your personal well-being, professional development, and career goals.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on care to residents according to the Care Plan and facility policies and procedures.
- Report changes in resident conditions as well as any other pertinent information to the appropriate decision makers in a timely manner.
- Assist in the monitoring of non-regulated staff assigned to carry out the care plan, including supervising, coaching, and supporting
- Ensure resident care is delivered in a way that maintains resident dignity, privacy, and acknowledges independence, spirituality, and individuality.
- Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner; adhere to all required infection prevention and control policies and practices.
- Work within their practice statement, competencies and conduct as defined by the Health Professions Act or other relevant legislation, and governing professional organizations.
- Participate in team meetings and training/learning opportunities as required.
- LPN Certificate, current active registration with the CLHA in good standing.
- Updated immunization record
- A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 12 months
- Valid Level C CPR certificate.
- Recent experience working with the elderly or disabled persons, preferably in a supportive living environment.
- Palliative care experience is an asset.
- Demonstrate a compassionate, respectful and sincere manner, with the ability to deal with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner.
- Good oral and written communication skills (French language skills an asset).
- Flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment.
- Good computer skills.
- This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement.
AI Details: We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team.
Date Posted: October 26, 2026
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on, holistic nursing care to residents and their families according to care plans, facility policies, and the LPN's scope of practice. Report changes in residents' conditions, support and monitor non-regulated care staff, and uphold residents' dignity, safety, privacy, and independence.
Requirements
Requires an LPN certificate, active registration in good standing with the CLHA, current immunization records, a recent satisfactory criminal and vulnerable sector check, and valid Level C CPR certification. Recent experience supporting elderly or disabled people is preferred; candidates should also demonstrate compassion, communication and computer skills, adaptability, and the physical ability to perform the role's demands.
Skills
- Resident Care
- Holistic Nursing Care
- Evidence-Informed Practice
- Care Plan Implementation
- Monitoring Resident Conditions
- Supervision
- Coaching
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Palliative Care
- Clinical Leadership
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Computer Skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Physical Stamina
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN Certificate
- CLHA Registration
- Level C CPR
- Immunization Record
- Criminal Reference Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Resident Care
- Care Plan
- Holistic Nursing
- Evidence-Informed Practice
- Scope of Practice
- Palliative Care
- Elderly Care
- Disability Care
- Supportive Living
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Clinical Leadership
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Resident Dignity
- Client- and Family-Centered Care
- Health Professions Act