Assistant Unit Supervisor - Long Term Care

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Req ID: 117593

Location: Western Zone, Harbourside Lodge

Company: NSHA

Department: HSL Harbourside Lodge

Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Union Status: MGMT/NON-Union

Posting Closing Date: 1-Sep-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Assistant Unit Supervisor reports to the Administrator and is responsible for the total care of the residents, which includes supervision of Residential Care Workers. In the absence of the Administrator the Recreation staff and Environmental Services staff will also report to the LPN Assistant Unit Supervisor. The incumbent maintains an effective relationship with residents, employees, other departments, families and the general public, in providing care to the residents. The LPN Assistant Unit Supervisor must be willing to attend designated seminars and meetings pertaining to job related subjects and willing to continue their education to uphold the LPN scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Currently registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Province of Nova Scotia. NSCN required
• Able to function within the full LPN Scope of Practice
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (bilingual an asset)
• Demonstrates ability to work well with others; be flexible, positive and maintain an objective approach; be self-directed and participate in problem solving using sound judgment
• Ability to think critically, be decisive with crisis situations, may deal with situations requiring physical restraint
• Willing and able to participate in recreational activities with the residents.
• Well organized with the ability to initiate workload and capable of working independently.
• Minimum one year previous supervisory experience.
• Must have or be willing to take CPR certification.
• Recent mental health experience and/or previous experience with persons having intellectual / physical disabilities.
• Ability to work within a team environment and to effectively contribute to resident/client planning process in a leadership role.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
• Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any additional costs as a condition of employment.
  

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work

Casual Relief position

Salary Information

$25.6836 - $28.1439 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number
  

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit - MGMT/NON-Union position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.