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Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Trenton, NS, Canada

Per diem

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Original job description

The LPN will provide holistic resident care, taking into consideration their physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological health needs. The LPN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate Resident care within the LPN Scope of Practice. The LPN will function as a team leader and provide direction and supervision for Resident Care Workers in the Home.

In this leadership role, you will work within a team of highly skilled professionals who together, provide exceptional medical and compassionate care for our residents. Within the MGHSL you can expect to receive mentorship, training, and opportunities for professional growth. Whether you are just starting your career or have demonstrated a lifelong love for helping others. MGHSL strives to be industry leading while demonstrating exceptional care for our residents and their families

Are you:

· A Nurse who has successfully completed a recognized Practical Nursing Program including pharmacology, health assessment, and medication administration

· A Nurse with a current license with the College of Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia

· Certified in Safe Resident Handling

· A new or recent grad or have previous nursing experience

· Able to obtain a clean vulnerable sector check / criminal record check

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Responsibilities

The LPN at MacLeod Group will assess, plan, give and review residents' care, looking after their physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological needs. The LPN will also lead and supervise Resident Care Workers in the home.

Requirements

Candidates need a completed practical nursing program with pharmacology, health assessment and medication administration, and a current College of Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia licence. Certification in Safe Resident Handling and a clean vulnerable sector check are also required; new grads and recent graduates are welcome.

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Health assessment
  • Pharmacology
  • Resident care planning
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Team leadership
  • Staff supervision
  • Safe Resident Handling
  • Holistic care
  • Mentoring
  • Documentation
  • Scope of practice

Benefits

  • Mentorship, training and professional growth

Categories

  • Healthcare
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • LPN
  • practical nursing
  • resident care
  • long-term care
  • home care
  • medication administration
  • health assessment
  • pharmacology
  • Safe Resident Handling
  • team leadership
  • per diem
  • Nova Scotia
  • College of Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia
  • vulnerable sector check
  • nursing

Seniority

Entry level

Perks

  • Paid training

Fields of study

  • Practical Nursing

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