licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Mountains and Meadows Care Group; Bridgetown; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care group in Bridgetown is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver quality nursing care to patients. The role includes providing nursing services based on patient assessments and collaborating with the healthcare team to evaluate patient progress. The ideal candidate will be eligible for licensure as a practical nurse, possess a First Aid Certificate, and have strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work.
• First Aid Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services within defined scope of practice based on patient assessment.
• Monitor patients' progress and evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal awareness

Reliable

Team player

Organization

Education

Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse

First Aid Certificate

Job description

• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province / territory of work
• First Aid Certificate

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics

Security and safety

• Criminal record 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 between 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

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Support for persons with disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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Licensed Practical Nurse Lpn • Bridgetown, NS, CA