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.

Proof of complete vaccination against Covid-19, or a valid medical certificate waiving the vaccine is a condition of employment.

Salary : According to the collective agreement starting at step A $29,04 B 30.10$ C 31.10$

Hiring agreement :

A recruitment bonus in the amount of $12,000 over a period of three (3) years for the hiring of a full-time position.

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