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

Are you a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of patients? Balsam is excited to announce an opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) in beautiful Dayspring, NS. If you are passionate about providing high-quality nursing care and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Licensed Practical Nurse at Balsam, you will play a vital role in delivering nursing services within your defined scope of practice. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering medications
• Applying aseptic techniques, including sterile dressing
• Conducting specimen collection
• Monitoring nutritional intake
• Observing and recording medication's therapeutic and side effects
• Documenting observations in patient files
• Providing nursing services based on patient assessment and care planning procedures

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria:

• Education: Completion of a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma program lasting 1 to 2 years
• Experience: Previous experience is an asset
• Licensure: Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work

Security and Safety

To ensure a safe environment for our patients and staff, the following checks are required:

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/Travel Information

Having your own transportation is essential for this role.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

This position may involve:

• Working under pressure
• Physically demanding tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal Suitability

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Sound judgment
• Team player mentality
• Strong values and ethics

Screening Questions

Before applying, please consider the following:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

What We Offer

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

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly

Salary

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $26.95 to $30.42, negotiable based on experience.

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and join a supportive team at Balsam, we encourage you to apply!

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.