Job opportunity
Licensed Practical Nurse Dementia Care
Optima Living
Support residents with therapeutic, dignity-focused care at Optima Living, including dementia-informed services, medications, documentation, and family communication.
Optima Living provides senior living and continuing care across Alberta and British Columbia, including Brain Health and Memory Care. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will collaborate with care teams under the Director of Care. Your work supports person-centered services that respect residents’ uniqueness, dignity, self-determination, and independence. Responsibilities span care planning, direct nursing treatments, clinical evaluation, and communication.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct nursing care, treatments, medications, and procedures
Assist with palliative care, end-of-life care, and comfort
Communicate resident changes with physicians and care leaders
Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic tests
Complete incident reports, audits, and required documentation
Requirements:
Approved nursing education and current Alberta practice licensing
Residential care or mental health experience is an asset
Use a therapeutic approach when delivering resident care
Guide and mentor Health Care Aides effectively
Manage challenging situations respectfully and independently
Apply therapeutic nursing judgment, dementia-care awareness, and respectful communication while supporting Optima Living residents and families.
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Apply on source site Optima Living provides senior living and continuing care across Alberta and British Columbia, including Brain Health and Memory Care. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will collaborate with care teams under the Director of Care. Your work supports person-centered services that respect residents’ uniqueness, dignity, self-determination, and independence. Responsibilities span care planning, direct nursing treatments, clinical evaluation, and communication.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct nursing care, treatments, medications, and procedures
Assist with palliative care, end-of-life care, and comfort
Communicate resident changes with physicians and care leaders
Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic tests
Complete incident reports, audits, and required documentation
Requirements:
Approved nursing education and current Alberta practice licensing
Residential care or mental health experience is an asset
Use a therapeutic approach when delivering resident care
Guide and mentor Health Care Aides effectively
Manage challenging situations respectfully and independently
Apply therapeutic nursing judgment, dementia-care awareness, and respectful communication while supporting Optima Living residents and families.
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