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Ready to love what you do? Join Northwood and be part of something bigger! At Northwood, we are not just a long term care facility, we provide homes for our residents and make them feel comfortable and respected.
Ivy Meadows in Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia is hiring and currently accepting applications from Licensed Practical Nurses to join the team.
Positions:
- 24 Hours Biweekly Evenings
- 48 Hours Biweekly Days/Evening rotation
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nurses with pharmacological training
- Licensed Practical Nurse registered in the Province of Nova Scotia
- Current basic CPR
- Recent clinical experience, including medication administration and leadership duties
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
- Previous experience in gerontological nursing an asset
- Leadership /Charge experience preferred
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Good problem solving and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated use of proper body mechanics and ability to perform heavy lifting
- Knowledge of / experience with a team based person-centered care approach
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team
Responsibilities:
- Resident checks and rounds (including, but not limited to vitals, breathing, incontinent round, safety rounds, narcotic, charting)
- Medication administration (includes processing Doctor’s orders)
- Resident personal care (includes feeding/assistance, bowel care, dressing, wound care, blood work)
- Resident, family, and staff support (includes addressing questions and concerns, assisting other Northwood workers)
- General duties and administration (includes mail, paper work, ordering supplies, assigning duties)
- Completes other tasks and duties as assigned
Salary: As per the NSNU Collective Agreement
Effective: Immediately
If you are interested in applying for this career opportunity please click APPLY!
To learn more, please visit our website www.northwood.care
Ivy Meadows is proud to be an inclusive employer that encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $31.73-$37.06 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you require PR Assistance?
- Do you have a driver's license and a vehicle?
(This campus is not on an active bus route)
Licence/Certification:
- Nova Scotia LPN License (required)
Work Location: In person
