Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical B Unit

Responsibilities

Reporting to the 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

Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing Program required

Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)

Current BLS certification

Completion of physical assessment and pharmacology courses, through the practical nursing program or postgraduate courses approved by NSCN

Recent related experience in an acute care setting an asset

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

Additional qualifications

Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

Demonstrated leadership abilities

Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team

Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practice and organizational health

Availability to work all shifts

Travel to other sites may be required

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.

Hours of Work

• Long assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Beginning as soon as possible, with an expected end date of August 19, 2022

These are anticipated dates and subject to change

Salary Information

Licensed Practical Nurse:

$28.3268 - $30.4229/hourly