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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Summary of Duties
Provides direct nursing care for residents of Trinity Manor in order to encourage optimum level of functioning. Supports residents in meeting their physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Qualifications
Current LPN license, valid in Saskatchewan. Current First Aid / CPR certification. Must provide original copy of Criminal Record Check for vulnerable sector.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    Basic computer skills
    Good interpersonal, organizational, supervisory, and communication skills
    Ability to work independently
Experience
No previous experience in senior care required, but interest in or experience working with seniors would be an asset.
KEY ACTIVITIES
    Direct Care and Monitoring of Residents
    Administers oral, injectable, inhalation, transdermal, and topical medications as well as eye drops and eardrops, as prescribed, and accurately records in the MAR or eMAR.
    Monitors and records vital signs, as required.
    Completes resident health assessments  upon admission and when scheduled or required due to changes in resident's health.
    Wound care, including cleansing and bandaging injured area.
    Assesses reactions to medications.
    Assesses residents' mental health, when required.
    Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) as per care plan (eg. nutrition, personal care, and mobility).
    Development and updating of nursing care plans.
    Provides bowel and bladder care (e.g. suppositories, enemas, catheters, ostomy bags).   Transferring and repositioning of residents (e.g. to and from bed, chair, commode, bath chair) using proper body mechanics.
    Monitors and ensures proper nutrition and hydration (e.g. assist / feed, cut meats, tube feeds).