Licensed Practical Nurse

Health Association Nova Scotia; Sydney; On-site; Full time

Job description

Health Association Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia Department of Seniors and Long Term Care) - Sydney, NS, Canada. 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 Eastern 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