Port City Home Services
Licensed Practical Nurse
in Dartmouth, NS
Posted 905 days ago
This job may expire soon!
Competition Number:
LPN1103-CB
Temporary
Experienced
IMMEDIATE NEED FOR
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE'S (LPN's)
ALL POSITIONS WILL BE FOR A TWELVE (12) MONTH TERM
Positions Available: Temporary Full-time (2 positions available)
Organization Description:
"Living well" means something different to each of us. Port City Home Services strives to help seniors live well, wherever they call home, with a wide variety of reliable services to fit their unique lifestyle and needs. Our team lends a helping hand to seniors in both long term care and in the community, through an ever-growing list of services including In-Home Support, Foot Care, and Ride Service.
Overview:
We are looking for LPN's that are willing to commit to a long-term assignment in a long term care facility within Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). We are offering a competetive industry wage.
Qualifications:
- Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
- Recognized Pharmacology course and experience in the administration of medicines
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with residents, families, visitors and co-workers
- Geriatric nursing experience preferred
- A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle an asset.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive Orientation
- A supportive work environment
- Ask us about other workplace perks
Hours of Work: shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
If you need to re-activate your license: In recognized emergencies, qualified nurses not currently licensed in Nova Scotia can be quickly processed for a one-time 4-month conditional licensure. There is no fee for this license. Individuals must have sufficient practice hours in Nova Scotia within the last 5 years and not have a condition or restriction on their license to qualify. When you have been offered a COVID-19 position and need to reactivate your nursing license, click here https://www.nscn.ca/application-conditional-licence-emergency. You will be notified by email when reactivation is completed. Check out https://www.nscn.ca/professional-practice/trending-topics/covid-19 for more details.
Only those granted an Interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to submit a criminal record and vulnerable sector check on offer of employment.
Please direct all applications to:
Human Resources
Email: [email protected]