Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Ocean View Continuing Care Centre in Eastern Passage, NS, Canada

Facility: Ocean View Continuing Care Centre

Location: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia

Job Category: Nursing, Healthcare

Position Available: Regular Full-Time (1.0 FTE), and Regular Part-Time (0.5 FTE)

Facility Description:

Since 1967, Ocean View has been dedicated to our mission to provide person-directed care with compassion and grace. We work to enhance the lives of those we serve, ensuring a supportive environment for our 171 residents.

At Ocean View we are committed to our employee's well-being as well as providing a healthy work-life balance through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), Personalized Assistance to Health (PATH), ongoing Guarding Minds Initiatives, and promoting opportunities for education and professional development.

Your work at Ocean View will be meaningful as a part of our diverse team, including professionals from nursing, clinical dietetics, physiotherapy, recreation therapy, social work, spiritual care, occupational therapy, long-term care assistants, and an active volunteer program.

Job Summary:

The LPN functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team under the direction of the RN & Team Leader to provide direct nursing care to residents. The LPN carries out duties as directed by the RN and Clinical Leader.

Qualifications:

• Current registration with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator.
• Recognized Pharmacology course and experience in the administration of medicines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers.
• Ability to work a 24-hour shift rotation on any program area.
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Heavy lifting required; demonstrated use of proper body mechanics.

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre Offers:

• Free Parking & on Bus Route
• Comprehensive Orientation
• Benefits and Perks Package
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• A Supportive Work Environment Focused on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Continuing Education and Development for All Staff (Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), PIECES, etc)

Salary Range: In accordance with the Collective Agreement between Ocean View Manor and Ocean View Manor Local of the Nova Scotia Nurse's Union.

Rotation: Days/Evenings/Nights: All Shift Hours

Please be aware that OVCCC is a pet friendly environment.

Please note: if the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.

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