Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Coast; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a welcoming team at Coast as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Halifax. This role involves providing compassionate care to seniors, administering medications, and ensuring a positive atmosphere for residents and staff. With various shifts available, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively. Ideal candidates will have LPN certification and a professional attitude, ready to respond to the needs of residents in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing required.
• Experience working with seniors an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications according to care plan and document appropriately.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations involving residents or staff.
• Complete all documentation and charting on residents' files.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Decision Making

Education

LPN / RPN Certification

First Aid and CPR

Job description

Become a Member of the Coast family! We have an inclusive and welcoming work environment with plenty of learning opportunities. Partnered with retirement homes and long-term care facilities across Nova Scotia, work is practically guaranteed.

The ideal candidate will possess :

• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. Pharmacology must have been part of the basic LPN program, or have taken an approved Pharmacology course.
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Experience working with seniors an asset. Ability to respond to the needs of our residents in a compassionate manner
• Able to work independently and as a team member
• Able to work well under pressure. Ability to make informed decisions in emergency situations
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Criminal record and vulnerable sector check required

Responsibilities :

• Carries out tasks and daily work following the procedures, standards and job performance requirement within the scope of practice of the NSCN
• Participates in the implementation of organizational goals
• Complete all documentation and charting on residents files, incident reports etc. as applicable, and access any required resident information in Point Click Care.
• Administer medications according to care plan and MAR. Document appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, employees, organizational data and information.
• Cooperates with fellow employees and Management to promote a positive atmosphere for residents, their families, coworkers and visitors
• Communicate and work with family members and other health care providers to develop a care plan when additional care is needed.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations involving residents or staff.
• Supervise other staff while on duty when required.
• Provide report at end of shift

Schedule :

• Variety of different positions available.

Job Types : Full-time, Casual

Schedule :

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types :

• Overtime pay

Licence / Certification :

• LPN / RPN (required)
• First Aid and CPR (required)

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