Licensed Practical Nurse

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Lunenburg; On-site; CAD 43,725 - 49,331; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Medical Unit at Fishermen's Memorial Hospital. This permanent part-time role involves participating in holistic patient care within a collaborative care model.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an approved School of Nursing and hold current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses, alongside clinical competence and certification in BCLS Level C. The position offers an hourly wage of $31.74 to $35.81, with additional benefits for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing and current Registration (or eligibility) and Licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses.
• Demonstrated competence in clinical care and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Successful completion of pharmacology and physical assessment certification required.
• Current Heart & Stroke BCLS (Level C) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of holistic, comprehensive patient care.
• Collaborate in the development of the nursing care plan.
• Implement and evaluate ongoing patient care.

Skills

Clinical care

Interpersonal effectiveness

Pharmacology certification

Physical assessment certification

BCLS Certification (Level C)

French language skills

Education

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing

Current Registration and Licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Unit

Location: Western Zone, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital

Department: OPWZ Medical Unit FMH

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (90%) x 1

CUPE Nursing Position

About the Opportunity

The Licensed Practical Nurse is one of the collaborators in the Collaborative Care Model, participating in the provision of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups. As a member of the team, the Licensed Practical Nurse applies practical nursing theory in the assessment of patients, collaborates in the development of the nursing care plan, implements the care plan, and conducts ongoing evaluation of the patient.

The LPN provides nursing services independently for patients considered stable with predictable outcomes and under the direction or guidance of a registered nurse, medical practitioner, or other health care professional authorized to provide such consultation, guidance or direction for patients considered unstable with unpredictable outcomes.

About You

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing and current Registration (or eligibility) and Licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses
• Demonstrated competence in clinical care and interpersonal effectiveness
• Successful completion of pharmacology and physical assessment certification
• Current Heart & Stroke BCLS (Level C) Certification required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent part-time position; 67.5 hours biweekly
• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$31.74 - $35.81 hourly

$37.06 hourly with 25 years' of LPN experience

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Union and Eligibility

This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

EEO Statement

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.