Villa du Repos Inc - Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) - Full time, part time and casual positions available -

Villa du Repos Inc, a long-term care home with a capacity of 186 residents, is currently accepting applications for the following position

Licensed Practical Nurse

Full time, part time and casual positions available 8 hours or 10 hours shifts

Nature of the position:
To provide nursing care to residents under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in accordance with the scope of practice defined by the NBNAIAA.

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Assist the resident in his or her need to breathe;

• Assist the resident in his or her need to eat and drink;

• Assisting the Resident in his or her need to eliminate;

• Assist the resident in his or her need to move around;

• Assist the Resident in his or her need to sleep and rest;

• Assisting the Resident in his or her need to dress and undress;

• Assist the resident in maintaining body temperature within normal limits;

• Assist the resident in his or her need to be clean and protect his or her integuments. Administer according to established procedures;

• Assist the resident in his or her need for security;

• Assist the resident without his/her need to communicate;

• Assist the resident in his or her need to act according to his or her beliefs and values;

• To assist the resident in his or her need to feel useful;

• Assist the resident in his/her need for recreation and to participate in the activities of the home;

• Assist the resident in his or her need to learn;

• To provide palliative care to the resident and support to their loved ones;
  Administer post-mortem care according to established procedures;

• Administer medications as prescribed;

• Assess, monitor and document the health status and behaviour of residents and report to the Charge Nurse;

• Participate in various meetings;

• Ensure adequate documentation according to established procedures;

• Complete the various control forms at each relay (nursing care recording, monitoring of restraints, etc.).

Additional Duties and/or Responsibilities

• Ability to operate cleaning and care equipment;

• Pick up or store items at the warehouse if necessary;

• Perform the initial clean-up in the event of an incident caused by either a resident or an employee;

• Participate in meetings and training sessions as directed by the Nurse or Care Manager;

• Read and follow the home's policies and procedures, various memos and minutes of meetings;

• Participate in the orientation of new staff as assigned by the nurse and/or care manager.

Note: These are the basic and main duties of the job; related and supplementary duties will be assigned from time to time as may be required for the proper operation of the home.

Requirements

• Hold a certificate from a recognized practical nursing program;

• Licensed to practice in the Province of New Brunswick;

• Hold a certificate in drug administration;

• Two years recent experience in geriatric care would be an asset;

• 2 years recent experience in geriatric care would be an asset; teaching experience would be an asset;

• Organizational, planning, leadership and teamwork skills;

• Ability to organize, plan, lead and work in a team;

• Ability to facilitate physical and intellectual abilities to meet the requirements of the position;

• Possess a good work history;

• Demonstrate an interest in professional development;

• Demonstrate autonomy in his/her work.

Salary: According to the collective agreement

We thank all applicants for their interest in Villa du Repos. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.