Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient Unit - Mental Health & Addictions

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Req ID: 117930

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Company: NSHA

Department: MHA EZ 1D Mental Health REG

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Union Status: Nursing UNIFOR

Posting Closing Date: 4-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) practices within the LPN Act and Regulations, LPN Code of Ethics, and the LPN Standards of Practice. The LPN functions within the Collaborative Care Delivery Model and is accountable for the provision of holistic and comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups. The LPN applies practical nursing theory in the assessment of patients and collaborates in the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation and revision of the nursing care plan for the patient.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN)
• CPR Certification or BCLS – C
• Computer experience (or willingness to obtain)
• One year Mental Health & Addictions experience in the past five years
• If there are no candidates with one year experience, candidates with six months Mental Health & Addictions experience in the past five years will be evaluated;
• If there are no candidates with six months experience, candidates with no experience will be evaluated.
• Successful completion of Promoting Recovery in Mental Health through the RNPDC within two years of hire
• Strong current physical and psychosocial assessment skills
• Commitment to care planning/discharge planning
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment and also effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
• Demonstrated commitment to self-learning and continuous professional development
• Previous work experience in psychiatric nursing preferred
• Evidence of recent education/courses relevant to psychiatric mental health nursing preferred
• Commitment to maintain and protect patient, client, and personal safety on an ongoing basis
• Commitment to confidentiality and privacy of NSHA patients and clients
• Annually access the training and education on patient, client and personal safety made available by NSHA
• The successful applicant will have a commitment to the mission and values of the Nova Scotia Health Authority
• 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 associated costs as a condition of employment.
  

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

Hours of Work

Permanent (100%) full-time position; 75.00 hours bi-weekly.

Salary Information

Licensed Practical Nurse (HTH014)

$28.33 - $30.42 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 Nursing bargaining unit - UNIFOR 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.