Job Description
Hiring Immediately !!! Hiring Immediately !!!
The Registered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / (RN) is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection. MUST BE CERITFIED TO WORK IN NOVA SCOTIA!!!!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health and behavioral supportive measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
- Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders.
- Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures and regulations.
- Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor staff performance and refer concerns to the Director of Care.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Extensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
- Strong assessment skills essential
- Essential to have a working knowledge of MDS/RAI and effective use of such to plan individual care planning for the residents needs
- Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with the elderly populations and their associated health and cognitive issues.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.
Must haves:
- Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSCN), Bachelor of Nursing (BN), or equivalent.
- Must have the basic certification to work in NOVIA SCOTIA.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of NOVIA SCOTIA.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Minimum of two years related clinical experience (experience in rehabilitation or long term care nursing preferred).
- Sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing including activation, activity programs, nursing and personnel administration.
- Knowledgeable with respect to the nursing process, developments and current trends in the geriatric care field.
- All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Flexible Language Requirement:
- ENGLISH / FRENCH
- French not required
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day, Evening & Night shift
- Holiday shift
- Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ability to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you drive or own a vehicle?
- Are you willing to travel?
- When are you willing to start?
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: $40.00-$45.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- LPN/RPN (required)
- Nursing (required)
- CPR Certification (required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-05-14
Expected start date: 2023-05-11