Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Acute Medical

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Acute Medical About the job Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Acute Medical Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Acute Medical Unit 2B, Yarmouth Regional Hospital

Location: Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Shifts: 11.25-hour shifts
Contract Duration: 8 weeks (with potential for extension)
Pay Rate: $60 per hour
Accommodations Provided

Tahir Medix Staffing is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the Acute Medical Unit 2B at Yarmouth Regional Hospital
. This role involves providing patient-centered care for individuals with defined health challenges and predictable outcomes, while collaborating closely with RNs and other healthcare team members.

• Yarmouth Regional Hospital provides comprehensive acute care services in southwestern Nova Scotia.
• The Acute Medical Unit 2B serves a diverse patient population, including those with complex medical needs and chronic conditions.

• Provide nursing care within the LPN scope of practice for patients with defined health challenges and predictable outcomes.
• Deliver nursing interventions under RN supervision when patient conditions become more complex or unpredictable.
• Administer medications and perform interventions approved for LPNs within the designated practice area
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• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Comply with documentation processes at Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) sites
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• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic and patient-centered care
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• IV initiation and IV medication administration are now entry-level competencies in the LPN curriculum.
• These skills are not practiced in all units
  —LPNs must confirm approval with the Charge Nurse before performing these procedures.
• Certain medications may be restricted to RN administration only.

• Active LPN License in Nova Scotia
• Minimum one year of recent experience in an acute medical unit or similar setting
• Mandatory certification: BLS
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work within a team environment
• Experience in acute care or chronic illness management is an asset

• Competitive pay
• Accommodations provided
• Flexible scheduling and a supportive healthcare team
• Opportunities for career growth in travel nursing