licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Government of Canada; Town of Lockeport; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide essential nursing services. The role involves administering medications, monitoring patients, and collaborating with the healthcare team. Candidates must have relevant qualifications including licensure and CPR certification. Competitive health benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension plan

Free parking available

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work.
• CPR Certificate is required.
• Licensure as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse by provincial authorities.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and apply aseptic techniques.
• Monitor patients' progress and consult with healthcare team members.
• Provide nursing services based on patient assessment.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Team player

Attention to detail

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

• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Conduct specimen collection
• 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
• Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
• 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

Credentials

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• CPR Certificate
• Licensure as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse by provincial authorities
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large caseload

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program