L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local nursing home in Port Hawkesbury is seeking a part-time Practical Nurse to provide essential nursing services based on patient assessments. This role requires eligible licensure in nursing, CPR and First Aid certification, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must own transportation and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Join a dedicated team where client focus is key.

Benefits

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• Provide nursing services based on patient assessment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Must have own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing services within defined scope.
• Participate in patient care planning.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal awareness

Flexibility

Reliability

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

Job details

• Location 2 MACQUARRIE DRIVE EXTENSION Port Hawkesbury , NS B9A 3A2
• Salary 26.55 to 28.52 hourly (To be negotiated) / 10 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Casual employment Part time

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• 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

Security and safety

• 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
• Physically demanding
• Ability to distinguish colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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