LPN

Kiwanisnursinghome; Sussex; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiwanis Nursing Home in Sussex, New Brunswick, seeks a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their caring team. Offering a supportive environment with competitive salaries, a $10,000 retention bonus, and benefits including health coverage and student loan forgiveness. Ideal candidates are ANBLPN registered and passionate about providing high-quality care.

Benefits

Pension matching

Health care coverage (75% paid)

Vision care (75% paid)

Dental care (50% paid)

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Wellness program

Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Registered with the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Ability to work effectively with a team.
• Physically capable of performing assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to residents as per ANBLPN regulations.
• Work collaboratively with RNs and other care team members.
• Engage in ongoing training and development opportunities.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Leadership

Education

Current registration with ANBLPN

Job description

Are you an LPN looking for a safe and friendly working environment? Would you be interested in receiving a $10,000 retention bonus?If so, and you are interested in a challenging, but meaningful role, Kiwanis Nursing Home (KNH) may be your new home!

Our Vision: To be recognized as a home where residents choose to live, and staff choose to work

Our nursing home is a 100-bed person-centered care home located in Sussex, New Brunswick. You will be joining approximately 140 other caring and amazing staff members who interact daily with our residents and their families.

We currently have a full-time permanent vacancy for the role of LPN.

Our LPN team leaders are an important part of the care team, which also includes Registered Nurses and Resident Attendants (PSWs). LPNs provide nursing services to residents in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses (ANBLPN). We are looking for energetic and keen LPN's who are registered with ANBLPN.New grads welcome!

Our care team consists of RNs, LPNs, and RA’s (PSW), EVS, and Dietary staff members who are committed to providing the highest quality of care in a safe and home-like environment. The care team work together to ensure a holistic approach to address individualized resident needs.

What we can offer you:

• Pension - KNH matches your contribution,
• Group benefits that include:
• Health care - Kiwanis pays 75% of your premiums
• Vision care – Kiwanis pays 75% of your premiums
• Dental care – Kiwanis pays 50% of your premiums
• Life Insurance – Kiwanis pays 50% of your premiums
• Paid sick days
• Paid vacation days
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Eligibility for $10,000 Nursing Retention Bonus
• 8-hour and 12-hour shift arrangements (days and nights) to facilitate 24-hour care for our residents
• Support for furthering education, should you ever decide to return to school to upgrade your skills
• Paid ongoing educational/training opportunities
• Breaktime treats on a regular basis (not a formal part of your contract, but a definite perk!)

NB Nursing Retention Bonus:

Kiwanis Nursing Home is offering a retention bonus payment of $10,000 for any registered nurses and licensed practical nurses employed in permanent positions with us. You may be eligible for this bonus.

Student Loan Forgiveness:

Kiwanis Nursing Home is located in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness, and you may be eligible for $20,000 in loan forgiveness if you meet Canada Student Loan requirements (you must apply separately).

What we hope you can offer us:

• Current registration with the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to use them with residents, their families, visitors, and other team members
• Physically capable of performing assigned duties
• Flexibility to work all types of shifts available
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and direction to other care team members
• A conscientious and responsible personality that is adaptable and willing to lead as we embark on projects to improve the lives of our residents

We look forward to meeting you!

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kiwanis Nursing Home Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.