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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 seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) to join our dynamic team in 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 and monitoring their therapeutic and side effects.
• Applying aseptic techniques, including sterile dressing.
• Conducting specimen collection and monitoring nutritional intake.
• Observing and recording patient responses in their 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 but not mandatory.
• Licensure: Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work.
• Security: Successful completion of a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

Work Conditions and Personal Suitability

This role requires the ability to work under pressure and manage physically demanding tasks. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Client focus and excellent oral communication skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong values and ethics in patient care.

Health and Financial Benefits

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

Additional Perks

We also provide:

• Free parking available
• Permanent work term
• 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 and qualifications.

Screening Questions

Before applying, please consider the following questions:

• 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?

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.