Villa Providence Shediac Inc - Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) unilingual or bilingual full time

Villa Providence Shediac Inc; Shediac; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in New Brunswick is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing services to residents. The ideal candidate will participate in care planning, implement care plans, and maintain records. New graduates are encouraged to apply for this full-time position, which operates days and evenings with no night shifts required.

Benefits

Hiring incentives and benefits from day 1

Qualifications

• Must be entitled to work in NB as an LPN.
• New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to residents according to nursing process.
• Participate in care planning and implementation.
• Observe, collect, and report information regarding residents.

Skills

Nursing process

Interpersonal skills

Observation and recording

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Permanent full-time positions: Days and evenings (no night shifts required)

Hiring incentives and benefits from day 1 offered

Must be entitled to work in NB as an LPN, new graduates are welcome

Summary

Collaborates in the practice of nursing by providing nursing services to residents in accordance with the nursing process within the scope of practice, as defined by the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing nursing care to residents. Works under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• NB : Proof of COVID 19 full vaccination or medical exemption certificate are required to apply for this position.

OPERATIONAL

• Assists in orientation of new personnel and new residents/families.
• Utilizes the Home's resources, such as supplies and equipment, economically and safely.
• Helps to identify equipment needs and is occasionally asked to evaluate equipment on trial prior to purchase.

NURSING CARE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes the nursing process, within established scope of practice, in providing holistic resident service.

ASSESSMENT

• Observes, collects, records & reports information regarding the resident.
• Administers appropriate test, procedures & treatments within established scope of practice standards.

PLANNING

• Participates in care planning.
• Organizes clinical workload and sets priorities for carrying out assigned work.

IMPLEMENTATION

• Participates in direct resident care as established in care plan.
• Applies interventions within established scope of practice standards.
• Supports resident independence, safely, dignity and comfort.
• Documents the resident's care according to established policies and procedures.
• Provides leadership, guidance and assistance to the resident attendant in completion of activities of daily living.
• Seeks guidance and direction when required.

EVALUATION

• Participates in evaluation care by observing, reporting and recording resident responses and participating in care conferences and multidisciplinary reviews.
• Develops and maintains good interpersonal and communications skills and utilizes these skills in work with residents, families, volunteers, visitors and other staff.
• Participates in providing emotional support to resident and families throughout their stay at Villa Providence Shediac Inc.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and conducts work in the manner consistent with Villa Providence Shediac Inc. philosophy, mission, policies and procedures;
• Participates in Villa Providence Shediac Inc. continuous quality improvement initiative to improve resident, staff, department and facility performance outcomes;
• Utilizes the facility's resources, such as supplies and equipment, economically and safely;
• Maintains resident confidentiality and respects the resident's right to privacy;
• Participates in department meetings; attends in-service programs, staff and committee meetings

INDIVIDUAL RESPOSIBILITIES

• Maintains knowledge of, and applies, policies and procedures both in the nursing department and facility at large;
• Practices all safely rules and regulations;
• Reports need of repairs to supervisor, or informs Maintenance personnel using the approved communication tools;
• Has a thorough knowledge of, and is able to demonstrate, the safe use and care of supplies and assigned equipment required in the provision of resident care;
• Provides a comfortable, safe and clean environment for resident, volunteers, visitors and fellow staff;
• Adheres to Work Safe NB Acts & Regulations in all duties;
• Maintains professional and personal development through participation in continuous education programs, in-services and other initiatives.