Licensed Practical Nurse - 4C Medical Stroke Unit - CBRH

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Req ID: 117747

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Company: NSHA

Department: OPEZ 4C CBR

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (40% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Union Status: Nursing UNIFOR

Posting Closing Date: 5-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

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 LPN 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 from an approved School of Practical Nursing
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
• Completion of physical assessment and pharmacology courses, through the practical nursing program or approved post graduate courses
• Recent related experience in an acute care setting an asset
• Current BLS-C (HCP) certification
• General computer proficiency
• Demonstrated accountability
• Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
• Motivated with a strong customer service orientation building solid health care client/partner relationships
• Demonstrated judgment and decision making skills
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Commitment to promoting a culture which supports safety, ethical practice and organizational health
• Good attendance and work record
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
  

Hours of Work

• Permanent Part Time 40%; 30 hours bi-weekly
• Commencing as soon as possible
• Shifts may include days, nights, weekends and holidays
  

Salary Information

Licensed Practical Nurse

$28.3268 - $30.4229 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.