licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Mahone Bay Nursing Home; Town of Mahone Bay; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursing facility is looking for a dedicated nurse to provide patient care in a dynamic environment. The role involves administering medications, monitoring patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates should have a college diploma and relevant nursing experience. Full health benefits and a supportive work culture are provided, making this an excellent opportunity for new nursing professionals.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a nursing role preferred.
• Ability to perform nursing services within defined scope of practice.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services based on patient assessments and care planning.
• Monitor patients' progress and effectiveness of nursing interventions.
• Administer medications and ensure infection control.

Skills

Administer medications

Patient monitoring

Aseptic techniques

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years

Job description

Job information

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• 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
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
• 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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

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

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?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you live near the job location?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

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