Optima Living

Welcome to Optima Living, a provider of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. We're looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care to residents and mentor unregulated staff.

Requirements

• Ability to develop care plans under the direction of the Care Coordinator or designate for the physical, psychological and social care of the residents.
• Ability to direct and assist care aides in the use of appropriate procedures ensuring the provision of a high standard of resident care.
• Administer, monitor and record medication administration, educate resident as needed
• Assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and participate in the evaluation of the current and future medical needs.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care treatments and informs the Care coordinator or designate and/or the resident’s physician of significant changes in the condition of any resident
• Provide personal care assistance, nursing procedures, and mentorship and coaching of Health Care Aides
• Working with residents to meet care requirements and communicate any concerns to the doctor and manager as needed
• Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adult is vital in this role
• Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes
• Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures

Benefits

• Not specified