Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Dartmouth, NS, Canada
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Become a Member of the Coast family! We have an inclusive and welcoming work environment with plenty of learning opportunities. Partnered with retirement homes and long-term care facilities across Nova Scotia, work is practically guaranteed.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. Pharmacology must have been part of the basic LPN program, or have taken an approved Pharmacology course.
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Experience working with seniors an asset. Ability to respond to the needs of our residents in a compassionate manner
- Able to work independently and as a team member
- Able to work well under pressure. Ability to make informed decisions in emergency situations
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Criminal record and vulnerable sector check required
Responsibilities:
- Carries out tasks and daily work following the procedures, standards and job performance requirement within the scope of practice of the NSCN
- Participates in the implementation of organizational goals
- Complete all documentation and charting on residents’ files, incident reports etc. as applicable, and access any required resident information in Point Click Care.
- Administer medications according to care plan and MAR. Document appropriately.
- Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, employees, organizational data and information.
- Cooperates with fellow employees and Management to promote a positive atmosphere for residents, their families, coworkers and visitors
- Communicate and work with family members and other health care providers to develop a care plan when additional care is needed.
- Respond immediately to emergency situations involving residents or staff.
- Supervise other staff while on duty when required.
- Provide report at end of shift
Schedule:
- Variety of different positions available.
Job Types: Full-time, Casual
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Licence/Certification:
- LPN/RPN (required)
- First Aid and CPR (required)
More about this job
Responsibilities
The LPN at Coast will provide daily nursing care to residents, administer medications from the care plan and MAR, and document care in Point Click Care. They also respond to emergencies and report to the next shift at the end of each shift.
Requirements
Candidates need current LPN/RPN registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing, including pharmacology training, plus First Aid and CPR. Experience with seniors is an asset, along with strong communication skills and a criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
Skills
- Medication administration
- Pharmacology
- Point Click Care
- Medication administration record (MAR)
- Charting and documentation
- Care plan development
- Emergency response
- CPR
- First Aid
- Supervision of staff
- Shift handover reporting
- Geriatric care
- Resident care
- Family communication
- Interprofessional teamwork
- Confidentiality
- Decision making under pressure
Benefits
- Learning opportunities
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- RPN
- Nova Scotia College of Nursing
- long-term care
- retirement home
- senior care
- medication administration
- Point Click Care
- PointClickCare
- MAR
- charting
- nursing
- CPR
- First Aid
- shift work
- casual
- full-time
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- LPN/RPN
- First Aid
- CPR
Tools
- Point Click Care
- MAR
Languages
- English