Licensed Practical Nurse- Acute Medical

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Req ID: 133333

Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital

Department: OPWZ Acute Medical Unit SSRH

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (80% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Status: Nursing Position

Posting Closing Date: 2-Jul-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.

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Responsibilities

Reporting to the Health Services Manager of the Medical Unit or designate, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates as a Collaborative Care member in the provision of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals and families for the Medical Unit.

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 provides nursing services independently for patients considered stable with predictable outcomes and provides nursing services under the direction or guidance of a registered nurse, medical practitioner or other authorized healthcare professional for patients considered unstable with unpredictable outcomes.

Working within the current Code of Ethics and Standards of Nursing Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia, the LPN uses a holistic care-giving and care-receiving approach, while respecting the human dignity and choice of care of the patient.

The LPN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the NSHA.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nurses and current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
• Current certification for administering medications and current CPR certification required.
• One to two years’ recent nursing experience in Medical Nursing preferred
• Evidence of recent education/courses relevant to the specified unit.
• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite, E-mail, Internet, Meditech
• Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written), demonstrating a high degree of tact, judgment, courtesy, empathy and confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical patient-centered care and to function independently as well as part of a collaborative-practice team.
• Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health.
• Excellent organizational, follow-through and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, deal with crisis situations and accurately handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders, including patients, families, staff and individuals internal and external to the organization.
• Ability to adapt and understand patients’ needs, assisting them in meeting their fullest physical and emotional potential.
• Demonstrated commitment to self development and continuous quality improvement.
• Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as moving and mobilizing patients; varying workloads and shift work; exposure to drugs and radiation, soiled and contaminated equipment, supplies and instruments and medical conditions of patients; exposure in specified units to pets such as resident cats and pet therapy dogs; dealing with stressful situations relating to agitated, confused, aggressive, or hostile behavior of patients.
• Demonstrated regular attendance in current and previous employment.
• Successful applicants are required to provide a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.
• 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 Part time (.80% FTE) - 60 hours Bi-weekly

Salary Information

$28.33 - $30.42

Once You’ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Someopportunities 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 Recruitment - Incentives

​This is a Nursing bargaining unit 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, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify.

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