Licensed Practical Nurse

Continuing Care Assistant Program; New Glasgow; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Health Association Nova Scotia is partnering with the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care to provide recruitment support for continuing care employers in Nova Scotia. There are numerous opportunities for Licensed Practical Nurses and for home nursing, delivering care in homes and community settings across the Northern Zone.

The LPN role involves collaboration with Registered Nurses and leadership duties for the Continuing Care Attendant/Personal Care Worker.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed (or eligible for license) with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses.
• Experience in long-term care or home nursing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with various personal care activities
• Use of lifts and slings to transfer patients with a movement disorder
• Administration of medication
• Nighttime monitoring and assistance
• Light housekeeping (Laundry, washing dishes, sweeping and wiping of surfaces)
• Basic food prep of a blenderized feed for the clients
• Outings in the community
• Facilitation of community inclusion activities

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Mobility assistance

Care planning

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or eligible

Job description

Health Association Nova Scotia is partnering with the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care to provide recruitment support to continuing care employers in Nova Scotia. There are numerous opportunities across the Northern Zone.

Are you a well-rounded professional, pursuing a challenging career with the chance to grow and make a real difference? There are many available positions in long term care for Licensed Practical Nurses who have a passion for working with seniors; or with home nursing, where you will provide care to people of all ages in their homes and other community settings.

In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, the LPN performs a wide variety of resident care functions within the scope of practice, code of ethics, and governing legislation. The LPN provides a leadership and supervisory role to the Continuing Care Attendant/Personal Care Worker.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting clients with various personal care activities
• Use of lifts and slings to transfer patients with a movement disorder
• Administration of medication
• Nighttime monitoring and assistance
• Light housekeeping (Laundry, washing dishes, sweeping and wiping of surfaces)
• Basic food prep of a blenderized feed for the clients
• Outings in the community
• Facilitation of community inclusion activities

Core Requirements:

• Current Licensed (or eligible for license) with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses

What We Offer:

• Immediate openings
• Positions Available Across the Province
• Attractive Compensation and Benefits Package