Licensed Practical Nurse
- Pictou, NS, Canada
Part-time · Contract · Per diem
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Original job description
**The Licensed Practical Nurse (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. At MacLeod Cares 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. We strive 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 in the province**
- **Certified in Safe Resident Handling**
- **A new or recent grad**
- **Or have previous nursing experience**
**Apply with resume to email: janice.jorden@macleodgroup.ca.**
Part-time, casual, permanent, temporary.
- **A Nurse who has successfully completed a recognized Practical Nursing Program including pharmacology, health assessment, and medication administration**
- **A Nurse with a current license in the province**
- **Certified in Safe Resident Handling**
- **A new or recent grad**
- **Or have previous nursing experience**
**Apply now by email to janice.jorden@macleodgroup.ca.**
More about this job
Responsibilities
The LPN at MacLeod Group will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care for residents, addressing physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological needs. The LPN will also direct and supervise Resident Care Workers as team leader.
Requirements
Candidates need completion of a recognized Practical Nursing program covering pharmacology, health assessment and medication administration, and a current provincial licence. Safe Resident Handling certification is required; new grads and experienced nurses both qualify.
Skills
- Health assessment
- Medication administration
- Pharmacology
- Care planning
- Resident care
- Safe Resident Handling
- Team leadership
- Supervision of care workers
- Holistic care
- Documentation
Benefits
- Mentorship and training
Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- practical nursing
- resident care
- home care
- long-term care
- medication administration
- health assessment
- pharmacology
- Safe Resident Handling
- team leader
- supervision
- nursing
- healthcare
- part-time
- casual
- per diem
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Paid training
Fields of study
- Practical Nursing