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

Company: ParaMed Home Health Care

Location: Bedford, NS

Salary: $28.00 hourly

About the Role

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? At ParaMed Home Health Care, we are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team in providing exceptional home care and visiting care services. This is a permanent position with flexible hours ranging from 70 to 96 hours bi-weekly.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor nutritional intake and provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care.
• Deliver safety and health education to individuals and their families.
• Provide nursing services within your defined scope of practice based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.
• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions, and consult with appropriate members of the healthcare team.

Work Setting

• Home care and visiting care agency
• Nursing home/home for the aged
• Willingness to relocate is required; please note that relocation costs are not covered by the employer.

Qualifications

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 1 to 2 years or equivalent experience
• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work.
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.
• CPR and First Aid Certificates are required.

Areas of Specialization

• Geriatrics
• Palliative care
• Rehabilitation
• Mental health

Personal Suitability

• Accurate and client-focused
• Dependable with efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Flexible, organized, and reliable team player
• Strong judgment and interpersonal awareness
• Initiative and attention to detail

Work Conditions

• Fast-paced environment requiring the ability to work under pressure.
• Physically demanding role involving a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.

Transportation and Travel

• Valid driver's license and own vehicle are required.

Health and Financial Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plan, including dental and disability benefits.
• Gasoline and mileage paid for travel.

Screening Questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Why Join ParaMed Home Health Care?

At ParaMed, we believe in the power of compassionate care. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career, we want to hear from you!

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.