Licensed Practical Nurse

Req ID: 215102
Location: Eastern Zone, Taigh Na Mara
Department: OPEZ Long Term Care Unit TNM
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
UNIFOR Nursing Position

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practices as an interprofessional team member working to full scope of practice. Independently provides nursing care to individuals with stable health conditions and predictable health outcomes. It is expected that the LPN will consult and practice with appropriate healthcare professionals when caring for individuals with unstable conditions and/or unpredictable health outcomes. The LPN participates in the provision of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals, families and groups. As a member of the team, the LPN applies practical nursing theory in the assessment of residents, collaboration in the development of the nursing care plan, implementation of the care plan and ongoing evaluation of the resident. The duties of the LPN will be carried out in accordance with the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nursing
• Registered or eligible for registration with Nova Scotia College of Nursing
• Current BLS-C (HCP) certification
• One year recent (within last 2 years) med/surg experience or experience relevant to Veteran’s Place
• Certification in blood glucose monitoring
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development
• Demonstrated commitment to a resident-centered approach in service delivery and proven ability to work in partnership to meet resident’s needs
• Ability to work within a team environment and to effectively contribute to resident planning processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Compassionate and caring attitude
• Supports a respectful workplace
• Ability to perform physical duties of the position including lifting, bending and stretching
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long Assignment, Full-time (100%); 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months
• Shifts include weekdays, occasional weekends, and holidays
• Travel may be required

Compensation and Benefits

$31.74 – $35.81 hourly
$37.07 hourly with 25 years’ nursing experience

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

How to Apply

Link to apply:

When applying for the question “Please indicate your first preferred location of work,” please select – Eastern Zone – Glace Bay – Long Term Care”. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in contact.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.