Licensed Practical Nurse - Yarmouth
- Yarmouth, NS, Canada
$60 CAD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $60 CAD / hour
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Acute Care
Location: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Contract Duration: 8 weeks (with potential for extension)
Pay Rate: $60 per hour
Accommodations Provided
Position Overview
Tahir Medix Staffing is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the Acute Care Unit 2B at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. This role is well-suited for LPNs seeking a travel nursing opportunity in a hospital environment, working collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide high-quality patient care.
Hospital Overview
- Yarmouth Regional Hospital is a leading healthcare facility in southwestern Nova Scotia.
- The Acute Care Unit 2B serves medical and post-surgical patients with varying levels of acuity.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide patient care within the LPN scope of practice for individuals with defined health challenges and predictable outcomes.
- Assist in nursing interventions under RN supervision when patient conditions become more complex or unpredictable.
- Administer medications and support treatment plans as assigned.
- Monitor patients, document assessments, and ensure compliance with NSHA policies.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to provide holistic and patient-centered care.
IV Initiation and Medication Administration
- IV initiation and IV medication administration are now entry-level competencies in the LPN curriculum.
- These skills are not practiced in all units - LPNs must confirm approval with the Charge Nurse before performing these procedures.
- Certain medications may be restricted to RN administration only.
Qualifications
- Active LPN License in Nova Scotia
- Minimum one year of recent experience in an acute care setting
- Mandatory certification: BLS
- Strong clinical skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced hospital environment
- Experience with medical, post-surgical, or high-acuity patient care is an asset
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling and a supportive healthcare team
- Opportunities for career growth in travel nursing
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes to https://www.careers-page.com/tahir-medix-staffing-inc
Expected Start Date: March 1, 2025
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse at Tahir Medix Staffing will care for medical and post-surgical patients on an acute care ward. Duties include giving medications, monitoring patients, recording assessments and talking with patients and families.
Requirements
Candidates need an active LPN licence in Nova Scotia, at least one year of recent acute care experience and current BLS certification. Strong clinical skills and comfort in a fast-paced hospital are also required.
Skills
- Medication administration
- IV initiation
- Patient assessment
- Patient monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- BLS
- Acute care nursing
- Post-surgical care
- Patient and family communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
- NSHA policies
- Fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Accommodations provided
- Flexible scheduling
- Career growth in travel nursing
Categories
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- acute care
- nursing
- travel nursing
- contract
- medical
- post-surgical
- IV medication administration
- BLS
- hospital
- Nova Scotia
- Yarmouth
- patient monitoring
- RN supervision
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Flexible hours
Licences and certifications
- BLS
Languages
- English