Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Scope

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is accountable to the Professional Practice Manager to provide safe, competent resident care within their recognized scope of practice. The LPN works in collaboration with all disciplinary members to assess and identify each resident’s needs.

The LPN can create, assist to develop, will review, and update the resident care plan keeping it current, in accordance with their scope of practice. The LPN implements and delivers the care as outlined on the resident care plan. They are responsible for coordinating and supervising the care for each resident for their assigned area while fostering a positive team approach. The LPN will lead by example the Eden Philosophy of Care thus demonstrate the key importance of resident choice, resident flexibility and resident relationships when interacting with the residents, their families, and all disciplinary members.

Qualifications

  • LPN currently licensed in the province of Nova Scotia
  • Successful completion of Pharmacology and Health Assessment through the LPN Core Program or through a post graduated course approved by the Practical Nurse Licensing Board
  • Current CPR certification
  • Palliative Care Training
  • Alzheimer’s and other related Dementia Care Training
  • PIECES trained.
  • Demonstrated leadership, organizational and time management skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
  • Ability to promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships when interacting with residents, families, staff, other disciplinary members.
  • Minimum two years of experience working in Long-Term Care
  • Ability to foster a learning environment and act as a role model, resource and mentor to residents, nursing peers and colleagues.
  • Utilize continuous quality improvement principles and evidence-based decision-making processes to ensure delivery of quality care and services to residents.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellent resident care utilizing evidence based best practice.
  • Ability to analyze challenging situations and provide creative solutions as necessary.
  • Outstanding work history inclusive of good attendance, demonstrated availability to work, available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays, and willingness to work all units in current and past employment.

As per SEIU collective agreement.

Submit current resume and cover letter to Heidi Vantassell, Professional Practice Manager, at heidi.vantassell@nshealth.ca