licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Government of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated practical nurse to join their team in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves administering medications, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient well-being. The position offers a supportive atmosphere with various health benefits, ensuring that you can focus on delivering exceptional care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dental Plan

Disability Benefits

Health Care Plan

Paramedical Services Coverage

Vision Care Benefits

Group Insurance Benefits

Life Insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Maternity and Parental Benefits

Free Parking Available

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and ensure infection control.
• Monitor patients' progress and consult with healthcare team members.
• Provide nursing services based on patient assessment.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Infection Control

Vital Signs Monitoring

Interpersonal Skills

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer medications
• Ensure infection control
• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
• Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization Area of specialization

• Palliative care

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities