License Practical Nurse

Core Family Health; Kentville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Nova Scotia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will hold a current LPN license and possess strong competencies in patient care. Responsibilities include supporting physicians, performing various nursing procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation. This full-time position offers a competitive pay of $26.50-$29.50 per hour alongside flexible scheduling and multiple benefits.

Benefits

Flex time

Free parking

Health and wellness support

Retention Bonus

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in patient care
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to perform various nursing procedures

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Perform wound care and other nursing tasks
• Document all aspects of care in MedAccess EMR

Skills

Patient care

Time management

Documentation skills

Education

Currently licensed as an LPN in Nova Scotia

Current certificate in Standard First Aid, including CPR

Vaccination Course

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care and be skilled in providing nursing support. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients of all ages, ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Responsibilities

• To provide nursing care to patients in collaboration with physicians, allied health and administration team.
• Attend and participate in care team meetings monthly, to exchange information and discuss challenging cases for patients in your care.
• Receive direction from family physicians and office manager.
• Participate in the planning, education, and evaluation of prenatal patients, well babies, and patients with chronic diseases.
• Call and book patients for chronic disease management visits as per the appropriate guidelines.
• Call patients regarding results as tasked by physicians
• Perform wound care procedures, ear syringing, immunizations, BP checks, foot checks, and educate patients in accordance with the LPN scope of practice.
• Documentation in MedAccess EMR of all aspects of care
• Production of reports as required by the practice group
• Share in observing changes in patients’ condition and collaborate with Physicians as required.
• Responsible for co-ordination and ordering of immunizations, collaborate with public health, temperature log of vaccine fridge
• Keep medical supplies on hand in co-operation with the office manager
• Responsible for stocking clinical spaces
• Liaise with pharmaceutical representatives for lunch and learns.
• Responsible for sterilization of equipment
• Responsible for managing sample cupboard
• Scheduling, prioritizing and time management skills are essential
• These job duties are only the basic and prime duties of the job. Related and allied duties can and will be assigned from time to time as they may become necessary to the operation of the collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an LPN in Nova Scotia.
• Current certificate in Standard First Aid, including CPR.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention training an asset.
• Vaccination Course is an asset.
• Related experience preferred.

Benefits

• Flex time
• No overtime requirements
• On site, free parking
• Team events
• Occasional free meals
• Health and wellness support
• Retention Bonus

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful applicants are required to provide proof of COVID-19 and other vaccination and a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Check) to Office Manager before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

Core Family Health takes the safety of its patients and staff with the utmost consideration. Screening our staff, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, social distancing, as well as sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures are in place.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.50-$29.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person