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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Calgary
Position: Not specified
Start: As soon as possible
End: Not specified
Location: Calgary (Rundle / Whitehorn / Monterey Park), Canada
Method of collaboration: Project only
Hourly rate: Not specified
Latest update: Apr 1, 2024
Task description and requirements
EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are. EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians.
Learn more at ehncanada.com
Be part of the work that’s changing lives.
As part of an interdisciplinary team the LPN will provide a comprehensive assessment of clients with mental health and addictions related issues and provide treatment management, guidance and prescribe medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards. LPNs are required to work all shifts, which includes days, nights and weekends.
Job responsibilities/duties include:
- Delivering patient care according to the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta Standards of Nursing Practice.
- Providing ongoing client care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning implementation and evaluation.
- Formulating and implementing patient care plans.
- Safely implementing physician’s orders.
- Administering medications to clients.
- Maintaining current progress records on patients according to legal and ethical standards.
- Orientating, facilitating and reinforcing patients' involvement in eating disorder treatment.
- Decide and initiate a course of action in the case of medical emergencies.
- Providing supportive counselling to patients, families and/or significant others regarding eating disorder treatment.
- Maintain a therapeutic environment in the facility conducive to the patient learning productive patterns of living.
- Providing ongoing health teaching to patients about common health problems that co-occur with eating disorders.
- Co-ordinate individual patient appointments and referrals.
- Actively participate with team members in the assessment, planning and evaluation of the patient and patient care.
- Assisting the public with crisis intervention and information on eating disorders.
- Perform other duties as outlined on shift duty lists and as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through LifeWorks
- Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday
- Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships
- Remote or hybrid work models for eligible employees
- Perks and discounts with Perkopolis – entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance
- Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program
- Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities
- Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare