Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)
Dykeland Lodge based in Windsor, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.) who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Dykeland Lodge
Position: Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $22.00 to $29.00 hourly for 40 to 1280 hours per month
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Windsor, NS
Job Description
- The candidate must administer medication as well as observe and document therapeutic effects.
- The candidate will be expected to provide nursing services to patients within a defined scope of practise based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.
- The candidate will be expected to monitor patients’ progress, evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions, and consult with members of the healthcare team as needed.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a college/CEGEP diploma.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must be eligible for practical nurse licensure in the province/territory where they work.
- The candidate must have a CPR and First Aid Certificate.
- The candidate should be accurate.
- The candidate should be client focused.
- The candidate should be dependable.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
- The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
- The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
Work Setting
- The candidate’s relocation expenses will not be covered by the employer.
- The candidate will be required to work in a nursing home or a home for the elderly.
Experience and Specialization
Area of Specialization
- The candidate should be knowledgeable about geriatrics.
Additional Information
Security and Safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal record check, child abuse registry check, and adult abuse registry check.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
Benefits
- Health, Financial, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits, Life insurance and Pension plan.
- In addition to the Health, Financial, and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking and team building opportunities.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email