LPN Our House Supportive Recovery Centre

Qualifications

Practical Nursing Diploma;

Licensed with the Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses;

Must work effectively as a team member and model a proactive approach, flexibility, tolerance, perseverance, and competence in counseling, assessment, and crisis management situations;

Excellent writing and verbal skills are required;

Must possess a valid driver's license;

Understanding and awareness of First Nations culture;

Must pass YWCA Security Clearance (includes VSC);

Duties

Provide on-call responsibilities as may be required;

Provide recovery-oriented services as per case load duties and responsibilities including assistance with skills of daily living; medication management; residents with cigarette plans, transportation; social, leisure, and recreational activities; crisis intervention; and other direct client services;

Assure appropriate records are completed and maintained such as contact notes, incident reports, statistics, and other reporting requirements;

Attend shift change, staff meetings, and planning meetings as required;

Participate in staff training including in-service presentations, First Aid/CPR, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, ASIST, Reality Therapy/Choice Theory Certification, MH First Aid, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Certification and other training that may be required;

Keep current on relevant literature and research; attend conferences, training, and other educational opportunities to keep current regarding changes in the field, best practice, and evidence-based practice;

Be willing and able to perform First Aid/CPR;

Have knowledge of Mental Health First Aid and provide appropriate, professional responses to residents disclosing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, hallucinations, delusions, or other symptoms;

At all times work towards the achievement of YWCA Prince Albert's Vision and Mission Statements;