Licensed Practical Nurse
(Based at Bayview Memorial Health Centre, Advocate)
Regular Part Time (0.25 FTE)
(NSNU Bargaining Unit Position)
Outpatient Department/Long Term Care
Competition Number BV-F09/06-036-CB

Position Summary:  The Licensed Practical Nurse is a member of the health provider team and in keeping with the patient’s plan of care, provides direct nursing care to clients whose health care requirements and expected outcomes of care are predictable.  For patients and families whose health status is unpredictable, the LPN provides direct nursing care in collaboration with, and as delegated and (when required) supervised by, the Registered Nurse.  The RN is accountable for creating the plan of care and delegating selected nursing care functions to the LPN.  The LPN is accountable for acceptance of delegated functions and for decisions and actions taken in the provision of nursing care.

The Licensed Practical Nurse will work with eight long-term care residents, two palliative care/restorative care bed patients and in the outpatient department as necessary as well as other nursing duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current licensure with the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of Nova Scotia required.
• Pharmacology required.
• Minimum of two years long term care nursing experience required.
• Minimum of two years Outpatient/Emergency nursing experience required.
• Successful completion in physical assessment course offered through NSCC preferred.
• Gerontological course preferred.
• Current BCLS certification required.
• Strong affiliation with the elderly required.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing work environments required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong commitment to service provision, self-learning and continuing education required.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others.
• An equivalent combination of education and training may be considered for this position.

This competition will remain open until a successful candidate is recruited.  To explore this employment opportunity further, please forward resumes quoting Competition Number to:

Human Resources Services
c/o 19428 Hwy #2
RR#6, Amherst, NS
B4H 1N6
Fax: (902) 667-3432
Email: cha_humanresources@cha.nshealth.ca
Website:  www.cha.nshealth.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.