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

Are you a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) to join our team in providing exceptional care to our residents. If you are passionate about nursing and thrive in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

About the Job

This is a temporary position offering flexible hours ranging from 10 to 40 hours per week. As an L.P.N., you will provide nursing services within your defined scope of practice, based on patient assessments and care planning procedures. Your expertise will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Requirements

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 10 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Security and Safety Requirements

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Immunization records
• Adult Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation Information

• Own transportation required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client-focused
• Dependable
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexible
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliable
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening Questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

Salary

$26.55 to $28.52 hourly (to be negotiated)

Location

Port Hawkesbury, NS

Join us at Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home and be a part of a team that values compassion, dedication, and excellence in care. We look forward to welcoming 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.