Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description:

Musquodoboit Valley Home for Special Care (commonly known as Braeside) is a 29 bed Long Term Care facility providing Level 1 and 2 holistic care. Braeside is a not-for-profit Community Governed Organization (CGO) managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We have an excellent reputation throughout the community for providing resident centered care which maintains dignity and maximizes independence. Our facility is located approximately one hour outside of Halifax in the village of Middle Musquodoboit, NS. Under their scope of practice and in collaboration with patients and the health care team, the LPN/RN 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/RN provides nursing interventions, within their scope of practice.

Qualifications:

• Current Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse Graduate awaiting certification in Nova Scotia
• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse and current certification in Nova Scotia
• BLS-C (HCP) certification
• Certification in medication administration
• Recent experience administering medication
• Previous experience in Long Term Care as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Availability to work Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays
• Experience working in a team environment
• Successful applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Employer before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

We are seeking Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses for a variety of positions: Permanent and Casual Relief (No guarantee of hours) employment

Preferred (Considered an Asset)

Previous experience working in a rural and/or long term care facility an asset or Continuing Care an asset.

Schedule:
-12 hour Shifts
- Day's, Night's, Weekends, Holidays

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in these positions. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically, interviews are held within two-three weeks of the closing date.

Salary and Incentives

NSNU Registered Nurse:

• $40.55-51.74

Licensed Practical Nurse:

• $31.74-37.06

Benefits

• Benefits plan including Pension

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.