Licensed Practical Nurse - 5A Gynecology/Radiation Oncology/Medical Oncolog

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Licensed Practical Nurse - 5A Gynecology/Radiation Oncology/Medical Oncology and Medicine

Req ID:125303
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location:Central Zone,Centennial Building - QEII
Department:CANC VG5A Gyn/Rad Onc
Type of Employment:TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment (*100%FTE) x *1 position(s)
Status:Nursing* NSGEUposition*
Posting Closing Date:10-Jan-22

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
Responsibilities

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse practices as a team member and works to full scope of practice, independently providing nursing care to individuals with stable health conditions and predictable health outcomes and consulting and practicing with other healthcare professionals when caring for individuals with unstable conditions and/or unpredictable health outcomes. The Licensed Practical Nurse is one of the collaborators in the Collaborative Care Model, participating in the provision of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals, families and groups.

As a member of the team, the Licensed Practical Nurse applies practical nursing theory in the assessment of patients, collaboration in the development of the nursing care plan, implementation of the care plan and ongoing evaluation of the patient. The LPN ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nursing
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN)
• Current BLS-C (HCP) certification
• Current Medication Administration and Physical Assessment courses
• Radiation/Oncology experience is preferred
• Palliative care experience an asset
• Manual dexterity in performance of designated procedures
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions
• Excellent physical assessment skills
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical capability to perform duties of the position
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please Note: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

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Hours of Work*

• Long Assignment, Full Time; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Commencing as soon as possible; Ending March 14, 2023
• Dates are approximate and subject to change
• Shifts may include days, nights, weekends and holidays

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Salary Information*

$28.33 - $30.42 hourly

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Once You’ve Applied*
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit please visit Recruitment - Incentives

This is a Nursing bargaining unit - NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Nova Scotia Health 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 Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, People of Colour, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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Job Type: Full-time