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Licensed Practical Nurse
We are searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Harbour stone Enhanced Care team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia .
Meaningful Benefits
Approximate hourly wage: $28.32- $31.48
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
Life, travel, and other insurances
Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
NSHEPP pension plan
Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
Free onsite parking
Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
This healthcare role may qualify for the Government of Canada’s Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program for professionals working in eligible occupations and eligible rural or remote communities. Please visit the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) for details.
About The Opportunity
Total nursing care and functions in accordance with the resident-directed approach to care, through the established philosophy of service.
Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, documenting and directing resident needs through consultation with medical professionals, care conferences and internal staff
Competence in numerous care areas including, but not limited to:
Palliative Care Management
Medication Administration
Venipuncture
Butterfly Insertion Set
Catheter/Suprapubic Catheter Insertion
Head to Toe Assessment
Providing leadership to health services staff and overseeing provision of quality health services respecting the client’s right to individualized planning of health services
Working with the existing management and health services teams to promote communication and compliance to policies and procedures
Maintains knowledge of current legislation and program requirements that govern long-term care
Maintain knowledge of issues and priorities within health care with a focus on continuing care
Follows the process in place for safekeeping of medications
Administers and records prescribed medications in accordance with facility policy
Provides consultation regarding resident issues and standards of care to interdisciplinary team
Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, positioning in bed, and transferring to and from bed to chair
Assists with resident’s special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter
Applies dressings and treatments according to physician’s orders and facility policy
Assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans
Administers and records prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice
Maintains the standards of accurate and complete documentation and reporting
Required to act as a work area leader or mentor in providing training, advice to peers doing similar work or filling in for vacation of people leader.
Assists with supervision and evaluation of job performance and behavior of other health care staff
Additional duties as assigned
About You
Graduate from an approved Practical Nursing Program
Approved Pharmacology and Physical Assessment course (if not completed during diploma)
Current registration with provincial regulatory body
Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays
A valid CPR & First Aid Certification (required)
A clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening upon hire
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Any previous course in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care to be a huge asset
Previous working experience with…
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