Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) River Ridge

In keeping with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Park Place, the LPN/ RPN, 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/ RPN 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/ RPN 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.”

1. Nursing Knowledge
1.1. 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;
1.2. Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills
in all aspects of care;
1.3. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to prioritize and manage Resident care according to
identified care needs;
1.4. Demonstrate knowledge and ability to identify and provide support to the Residents and
their family and establish a therapeutic relationship with them;
1.5. Demonstrates knowledge of computer skills to do the following:
1.5.1. Document Resident care;
1.5.2. Acquire and share information appropriately with the health care team while
respecting confidentiality;
1.5.3. Validate evidence-based practice

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education:
1.1. Graduation from a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)/ Registered
Practical Nurses (RPN)
2. Experience:
2.1. At least one (1) year recent related experience
3. Registration/ Certification(s).
3.1. Responsible to maintain and provide proof of active registration with respective provincial
College:
3.1.1. British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP),
3.1.2. College of Licensed Practical Nurses Association (CLPNA); and,
3.1.3. Registered Practical nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO)
3.2. Certified in First Aid as required by provincial legislation.

EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer, iPad, iPod, telephone, facsimile and photocopier;
Vital signs machine;
Mechanical lift;
Medication/ wound cart
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. The LPN/ RPN position requires a significant amount of lifting, walking, reaching, bending,
pushing, standing and sitting.
a. In an average day the employee spends 2 to 6 hours standing or walking.
b. Lifts a maximum of 50 lbs., frequent lifting and/or carrying of 20 lbs.
2. The LPN/ RPN position must be able to manage stressful work situations with dexterity
and professionalism.
HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS – ENVIRONMENT
Physical: Strain on shoulder, neck and back, cuts/scrapes/injection
Environmental: Draught, dust exposure, working alone situation.
Chemical: Equipment cleaners
Biological: Exposure to communicable diseases, i.e. colds, influenza, GI.
Radiation: Minimal