Mountains and Meadows Care Group Looking for License Practical Nurse at Bridgetown, NS Full Time

License Practical Nurse (LPN) Up To $6,000.00 Sign on Bonus

Facility: Mountain Lea Lodge, Long Term Care Home

Location: 170 Church Street, Bridgetown Nova Scotia

Employment Status: Full Time, Part Time, and Casuals

Opportunity For: Shift Premiums, Overtime, and Advancements

Union: Nova Scotia Nurses Union

Salary: $26.56-$29.52 per hour

https://www.mountainsandmeadows.ca/join-our-team/careers/license-practical-nurse-lpn

Responsibilities:

· To provide nursing care to residents in collaboration with a Registered Nurse.

· Attend and participate in nursing conferences at beginning and end of your shift, to exchange information on residents in your care.

· Receive direction from Director or Assistant Director of Resident Care and Nurse in Charge.

· Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care/plans for residents.

· Perform resident care procedures in accordance with the LPN scope of practice including medication administration.

· Documentation of all aspects of care and completion of reports as required by the facility (i.e. daily communication report, incident reports etc.)

· Share in observing changes in residents’ condition and collaborate with the RN as required.

· Assist with resident specific tasks where required (feeding, bathing, mobilization, etc.)

· Supervise the care provided by front line staff on your assigned unit and provide direction where necessary.

· The LPN role include being in charge of Mountain Lea Lodge with an RN on call.

· These job duties are only the basic and prime duties of the job, related and allied duties can and will be assigned from time to time as they may become necessary to the operation of the home.

Qualifications:

· Currently licensed as an LPN in Nova Scotia.

· Successful completion of Pharmacology Course.

· Current certificate in Standard First Aid, including CPR.

· Non-violent Crisis Intervention training or Mandt an asset.

· Related experience preferred.

Benefits for Full Time and Part Time Staff:

· Pension Plan

· Health Care Coverage

· Employee Assistance Program

Please apply by submitting a current resume or expression of interest to:

Linda Bailey

Recruiter

Mountains & Meadows Care Group

170 Church St

Bridgetown, NS

B0S 1C0

(902)665-4489 Ext 871

Please quote “LPN” on application.

Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful applicants are required to provide COVID-19 proof of vaccination and a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Check) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

COVID-19 Considerations:

Mountain Lea Lodge takes the safety of its residents and staff with the utmost consideration and following the direction of the Medical Director of Health, NS. Screening our staff, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, social distancing, as well as sanitizing, disinfecting and cleaning procedures are in place.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $26.56-$29.52 per hour

Additional pay:

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Nursing license (preferred)
• LPN/RPN (preferred)
• CPR Certification (preferred)