Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.)

Dykeland Lodge is a home-like long term care facility located in beautiful Windsor, Nova Scotia. We are committed to adding life to years by providing quality, compassionate, resident-centered care by a dedicated, competent and valued team.

Job Title: Casual, Temporary, Permanent, Full Time LPN

Care Approach:

• We believe in a resident focused model of care
• We recognize the importance of providing a safe and supportive environment
• We ensure that staff is equipped and striving to put the resident at the center of their care
• We aim to maximize resident independence and abilities while providing quality, compassionate, holistic care
• We recognize and respect privacy and confidentiality

Job Description: Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or a Health Services Manager and Director of Nursing to meet residents' care needs.

Education Required:

• Successful completion of a recognized LPN course or an RN degree
• Standard First Aid or Basic Life Support- CPR/Choking Adult
• Recognized Pharmacology Course and experience in the administration of medications
• Current registration with the NSCN
• Alzheimer's Disease Course preferred

Competencies:

• LPNs will work within the NSCN Scope of Practice
• Ability to work 8-hr and/or 12-hr shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays included)
• Effective communication both written and verbal in English with residents, families and co-workers
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy in all aspects of the organization
• Possesses exemplary Customer Service skills
• Reliable with good attendance and cheerful disposition
• Must take initiative and able to work with minimum supervision
• Respectful and hardworking team player
• Demonstrate the use of proper body mechanics
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment
• Experience in a long-term care or similar environment is considered an asset
• Criminal Record Check including the Vulnerable Sector Screening in the last 3 months is required

What We Offer YOU:

• Comprehensive Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Pension Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Orientation
• A supportive work environment
• "Kudos" Internal Recognition Program
• Employee Recognition Gathering (BBQs, Holiday Party, Potlucks, Professional Week Celebrations, etc)
• Reduced pricing for meals from our kitchen
• Free parking
• Free access to current e-learning through SURGE and Provincial Initiatives such as RN LPN Leadership Program, as well as opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Join us now and move with us to our brand-new, world class facility, currently under construction!

Salary Range:

• Starting at $29.17/hr

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, we require all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have the proper documentation that allows employment in Canada (Canadian Residency or Citizenship)

Dykeland Lodge is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.