Dept ID: Hemodialysis Provincial
Location: QE2 Offsite
Close Date: 2009-12-04
Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.
Responsibilities:
Location: Strait Richmond Hospital, Port Hawkesbury Satellite Dialysis Clinic, NS.
Reporting to the Health Services Manager Outpatient Nephrology the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing a safe and effective hemodialysis treatment to selected patients under the direction of the Health Services Manager Outpatient Nephrology . The LPN is also responsible for the maintenance of the satellite clinic under the direction of the Health Services Manager Outpatient Nephrology.
Qualifications:
* Graduate of a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing course and current certification in Nova Scotia
* Medication course required
* Possess a valid Nova Scotia drivers license and have access to suitable transportation
* Preferred that candidates live in immediate surrounding area, preferably a 50 km radius of the clinic location
* Hemodialysis experience preferred
* Current CPR
* Candidate must be self-motivated, able to work with little supervision and possess good interpersonal and communication skills
* Good manual dexterity and demonstrate an aptitude for technical equipment
Hours of Work:
* Casual Relief Position
Salary: Licensed Practical Nurse:
$19.4808 - $21.7536 Hourly
Closing Statement: Thank you for your interest in this position.
This is a NSGEU Bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
We will contact you should you be selected for an interview. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.
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To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.cdha.nshealth.ca.
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