Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Temporary to Full Time
Nursing - Hardisty
Experienced
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-centred 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.”
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
1.6. Respects and advocates for Residents’ rights by:
1.6.1. Obtaining informed consent prior to performing any nursing procedure;
1.6.2. Promoting self-determination and autonomy in the formulation of the Residents’
plan of care; and,
1.6.3. Adhering to Park Place’s “Residents Bill of Rights.’’
1.7. 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.
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-centred 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.”
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
1.6. Respects and advocates for Residents’ rights by:
1.6.1. Obtaining informed consent prior to performing any nursing procedure;
1.6.2. Promoting self-determination and autonomy in the formulation of the Residents’
plan of care; and,
1.6.3. Adhering to Park Place’s “Residents Bill of Rights.’’
1.7. 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.
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