Licensed Practical Nurse

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the interdisciplinary EMP team, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing quality patient care within the scope of professional LPN practice to patients and families throughout their life span.

The incumbent will be part of the EMP Enhanced Care Coordination in Schools (CCS) program and will provide support to the team in their region. The goal of this team is to ensure enhanced clinical support to students with complex needs in public schools by providing care coordination and supporting Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) and integrated care teams in place.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe, report and document changes in children’s condition and pertinent information as per professional standards and organizational policies.
• Participate and collaborate in the development, revision and implementation of enhanced care plans.
• Participate in admission to EMP when required.
• Collect and label specimens for laboratory tests.
• Demonstrate proper techniques, apply and demonstrate devices and equipment to the integrated team (school) according to the LPN scope of practice.
• Monitor children to ensure appropriate care, as necessary.
• Assist with activities of daily living and demonstrate, as necessary.
• Provide basic teaching to the integrated team (school) and families and reinforce complex child teaching in collaboration with the registered nurse.
• Demonstrate and teach proper techniques for isolation procedures, as necessary.
• Perform specific advanced Licensed Practical Nurse competencies as per organizational policies, as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS :

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Note : For any positions in the St. Stephen EMP unit, a valid Canadian passport or Nexus card will be required.