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Join Our Compassionate Team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.)!

Company: Hospice Halifax

Location: Halifax, NS

Salary: $66,019.20 annually

Job Category: Healthcare

About the Role

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients? At Hospice Halifax, we are seeking a skilled L.P.N. to join our team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional nursing care in a supportive environment focused on palliative and geriatric care.

Work Setting

• Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Key Responsibilities

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will:

• Administer medications and ensure infection control
• Observe and record therapeutic and side effects of medications
• Provide nursing services based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
• Monitor patients' progress and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions
• Consult with appropriate members of the healthcare team

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• CPR Certificate

Specialization Areas

• Geriatrics
• Palliative care

Security and Safety Requirements

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation Information

• Own transportation required

Work Conditions

This role involves:

• Fast-paced environment
• Working under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding duties
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail
• A combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Accurate and client-focused
• Dependable with efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent in both oral and written communication
• Flexible, organized, and reliable
• A team player who values ethics and demonstrates good judgment

Screening Questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Benefits

At Hospice Halifax, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, paramedical services coverage, vision care benefits
• Financial Benefits: Group insurance benefits
• Long-term Benefits: Maternity and parental benefits
• Other Benefits: Free parking, learning/training paid by employer, and more!

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at Hospice Halifax!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.