Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) Full Time 1.0

Rosecrest Communities; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosecrest Communities in Nova Scotia is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to care for residents in the Sagewood and The Meadows cottages. Under the direction of the Director of Care, the LPN provides compassionate nursing services, supervises CCA staff, and supports medication administration and daily living activities.

This role embraces Eden Alternative principles to reduce loneliness, helplessness and boredom, and requires collaboration with families, physicians and community

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license in Nova Scotia.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CCAs and delegate duties.
• Supervises staff, conducts evaluations and training.
• Coordinate emergency situations and ensure documentation.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Assess health and quality of life of residents.
• Participate in delivery of resident care and service.
• Communicate pertinent information to team members.
• Maintain complete clinical records.
• Collaborate with families, physicians and community agencies.

Skills

LPN license

First Aid / CPR

Criminal Record Check

Team supervision

Job description

Come and join our team at The Sagewood and The Meadows!We are currently seeking for a Full Time compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team and provide exceptional care to our residents.

Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team at Rosecrest Under the direction or supervision of the Director of Care, the LPN is responsible for creating a human habitat and providing care and services to meet the needs of the elders in the cottages. The LPN is committed to alleviating the three plagues of loneliness, helplessness, and boredom through facilitating small, unexpected pleasures in the day-to-day life of the residents, and by surrendering institutional routines. This is based on the established policies and procedures, Philosophy, Mission, Vision & Values of Rosecrest Communities, and the Eden Alternative TM. The LPN works cooperatively and respectfully with residents, coworkers, families, visitors, and volunteers to create a positive and pleasant environment in our community.

Responsibilities

Supervise CCA's including coordination and delegation of duties.

Supervises staff and participates in welcoming, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution

Assumes back up senior emergency leader role; coordinates emergency situations and ensures that appropriate action is taken and documentation occurs.

Supervises and/or administers medications and treatments

Assess the initial and ongoing health status and quality of life of residents.

Participate in the delivery of resident care and service.

Communicate pertinent information to team members.

Maintain complete and accurate clinical records

Collaborate with families, physicians, community and professional agencies.

Requirements

Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Nova Scotia

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate

Clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check

Join our team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients through compassionate nursing practice.

HOURS OF WORK
Rosecrest Communities provides service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hours of work will reflect operational requirements with the goal of providing safe Resident care.This job description does not include every duty or responsibility that may be asked to be performed. The position may require the employee to perform other related assigned duties.