licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Turnbull Nursing Home; Saint John; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing home in New Brunswick is seeking a dedicated Practical Nurse. The role involves administering medications, monitoring patient progress, and providing care within a defined scope. Candidates must have a relevant certificate and be eligible for licensure. This position offers a fast-paced work environment and various health benefits including a dental plan and group insurance.

Benefits

Free parking available

Group insurance benefits

Wellness program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Monitor patients' progress and evaluate nursing interventions.
• Conduct patient assessments according to care plans.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Dependability

Flexibility

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate/diploma

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 60 hours bi-weekly
• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Nursing home / home for the aged

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Observe and record medication's therapeutic and side effects
• Record medication's therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
• 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
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• 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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program