Casual Licensed Practical Nurse

ROLE: Under the direction of the Director of Care / Resident Care Manager or delegate, the LPN assesses residents' needs, plans and implements the care required, and evaluates the residents' response to his/her care and his/her environment. Responsibilities also include the direction and supervision of Care Aides in the provision of care. TYPICAL DUTIES: * Assesses the residents' needs on admission and continually, in terms of their ability to meet physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs within facility limitations. * Plans, with the Care Aides and multidisciplinary team, the care required to meet the residents' needs as much as is possible within available resources. * Develops and implements a written resident care plan and ensures regular review and revision as required. * Provides direct nursing care including administration of medication, treatments approved, nursing procedures and provides guidance, support and information to residents and their families. * Assists the physician with examinations, diagnostic tests and therapeutic measures. * Follows agency policies and departmental procedures in the performance of all duties. * Maintains, for each resident, accurate record of problems, care given, observations and procedures carried out, progress and goals. * Evaluates care continuously with Care Aides and multidisciplinary team including participation in formal resident care conference. * Provides assistance, direction and supervision of Care Aide's in care provided for resident, and in the completion of duties. * Assists with the performance evaluation of Care Aide's by providing objective observations to Nurse Manager or designate. * Monitors and removes from use, malfunctioning or defective equipment and supplies and reports same to Nurse Manager or designate. * Identifies and reports hazards/incidents/accidents. Documents these in the designated format and forwards to Nurse Manager. * Promotes and maintains positive communication with all residents, staff and public. * Maintains safe and hygienic work environment through tidy work habits and safe use of equipment. * Responsible for resident care as assigned in the absence of the Nurse Manager or designate, and for initiating emergency measures in the event of fire or disaster. * Attends in-service training and workshops as required by Westminster House. * Participates in the Quality Improvement Program, through input into the development of standards, conducting QI activities as assigned, problem identification and suggestions for resolution. * Performs other related duties as assigned.