Dept ID: Rehab 8Th Floor
Location: NS Rehab
Close Date: 2008-05-16
Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.
Responsibilities:
Within their scope of practice and in collaboration with patients and the health care team, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides care for patients with defined health challenges and predictable outcomes. As the acuity or complexity increases and/or outcomes are not predictable, the LPN, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides nursing interventions, within their scope of practice. The RN retains accountability for the assignment and/or delegation of patient care activities to the LPN, but the LPN is accountable for individual actions or practices.
Qualifications:
* Graduate of a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing course and current certification in Nova Scotia
* Current Medication Administration Course
* Rehabilitation experience preferred
* Manual dexterity in performance of designated procedures
* Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions
* Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
Hours of Work:
* Long Assignment Part-time (.4) Position; 30 hours bi-weekly
* Shift work
* Beginning June 2, 2008 until March 28, 2009
Salary: Licensed Practical Nurse:
$18.9317 - $21.1405 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.
Capital Health is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment that promotes our vision - Healthy people, healthy communities.
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.cdha.nshealth.ca.
