Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Cas

EHN Canada; Lumsden; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Employee assistance

Paid time off

Birthday day off

Float Days

Fitness facilities

Perkopolis discounts

Education support

Relocation assistance

Defined benefit pension

Parental leave top-up

Daycare discounts

Job summary

EHN Canada is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join Willowview Recovery Centre in Saskatchewan. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team delivering holistic inpatient addictions treatment for adults 18+ and will assess, plan, and administer medications within a 16-week framework.

Responsibilities include care planning, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and therapists across day, night, and weekend shifts, maintaining a therapeutic environment and supporting recovery

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nurses with pharmacological training.
• Licensed Practical Nurse registered in the Province of Saskatchewan.
• Current basic CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client care according to the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan.
• Provide ongoing client care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Formulate and implement client care plans.
• Administer medications to clients.
• Maintain current progress records on clients according to legal and ethical standards.
• Orientate, facilitate and reinforce client involvement in addiction treatment.
• Coordinate individual client appointments and referrals.
• Actively participate with team members in the assessment, planning and evaluation of the client and his care.
• Provide supportive counselling to clients, families and/or significant others on recovery issues.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment on the unit conducive to learning.
• Provide ongoing health teaching to clients about health problems and healthy living.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership / Charge experience

Communication skills

Team-based care

Heavy lifting capability

Problem solving

Medication administration experience

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse registered in Saskatchewan

Accredited LPN program graduate

Current CPR

Job description

EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are.

EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care toallCanadians.

Overview

EHN Willowview Recovery Centre is a new 60-bed inpatient addictions treatment facility, located about 20 minutes northwest of Regina and will provide adults 18 and older with holistic, wrap-around inpatient addictions treatment for up to 16 weeks.

As part of an interdisciplinary team the LPN will provide a comprehensive assessment of clients with mental health and addictions related issues and provide treatment management, guidance and prescribe medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards. You will be required to work all shifts, which includes days, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Delivering client care according to the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan
• Providing ongoing client care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning implementation and evaluation.
• Formulating and implementing client care plans.
• Safely implementing physician’s orders.
• Administering medications to clients.
• Maintaining current progress records on clients according to legal and ethical standards.
• Orientating, facilitating and reinforcing client’s involvement in addiction treatment.
• Decide and initiate on course of action in case of medical emergencies
• Providing supportive counselling to clients, families and/or significant others on typical recovery issues.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment on the unit conducive to the client learning productive patterns of living.
• Providing ongoing health teaching to clients in relation to common health problems and the clients maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Co-ordinate individual client appointments and referrals.
• Actively participate with team members in the assessment, planning and evaluation of the client and his care.
• Assisting the public with crisis intervention and information on addiction.
• Perform other duties as outlined on shift duty lists and as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nurses with pharmacological training
• Licensed Practical Nurse registered in the Province of Saskatchewan
• Current basic CPR
• Recent clinical experience, including medication administration and leadership duties
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
• Leadership /Charge experience preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated use of proper body mechanics and ability to perform heavy lifting
• Knowledge of / experience with a team based person-centered care approach
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team

Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive benefits package including a yearly allowance of $2,000 for mental health and addiction services, plus $600 for various paramedical services (e.g., massage, physiotherapy)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health
• Competitive paid time off, with an extra paid day off for your birthday, offered to eligible employees
• Float Days and Recognized Statutory Holidays, providing additional flexibility and time off for eligible employees
• Access to in-house fitness facilities or discounted gym memberships
• Exclusive discounts through Perkopolis on entertainment, insurance, and more
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through our Education Support Assistance program
• Supportive relocation opportunities due to our nationwide presence
• Defined Benefit pension plan with up to a 4% employer contribution
• Maternity and parental leave top-up
• Discounts available at Kids & Co. Daycare.