L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

Government of Canada; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Port Hawkesbury is seeking a practical nurse to provide essential nursing services in a nursing home environment. The role requires eligible licensure as a practical nurse and completion of necessary examinations. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers substantial health benefits and is on-site only.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years experience in nursing
• Ability to provide nursing services based on patient assessment
• Must have immunization records and clear background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services based on assessment and planning.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse

Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College/CEGEP

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting: Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures

Credentials

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Immunization records
• Adult Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available