Licensed Practical Nurse -Casual
❮ back to last search| Location: | Sydney |
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| Company: | MacGillivray Guest Home |
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Responsible To: Director of Resident CareHours of Work: Shift Work - 8 and 12 hour shiftsPosition Summary:In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the LPN practices within the scope of their professional license. The LPN provides professional nursing care to residents in keeping with the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the Nursing Department. The mission, vision and values of the Home provide the direction for the provision of nursing services.Core Competencies:Accepts responsibility for decisions made and for achieving the expectations of the LPN role in the organization.Communicates effectively with residents, coworkers, managers, families and volunteers.Displays attitudes in work performance that are in keeping with the mission statement and are resident focused.Works cooperatively and respectfully with others to further the values and mission of the organization.Participates in continuous quality improvement by seeking ways to improve resident care and service delivery.Demonstrates ability to adapt to change by taking responsibility for self learning, receptive to new ideas and willingness to try new methods and approaches.Demonstrates respect and caring by accepting others values and opinions, displaying compassion and empathy, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of others.Qualifications:Grade 12 or equivalentLPN Diploma from an approved collegeRegistration with College NursesApproved Pharmacology CourseCurrent BCLS Certificate (annual update)Other Requirements:Good general health which allows for the ability to attend work on a regular basis and meet the physical demands of the position.Excellent rapport with elderly peopleMust have a good attendance recordGood personal hygienePersonal police record check clearance and negative Vulnerable Sector CheckKnowledge and Skills:Ability to work independently and as a team memberAbility to cope with change and fluctuating work demandsDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively with residents, family, staff and other members of the health care teamOrganized and able to set priorities in a constantly changing work environmentAccountability:Knowledgeable of and implements the mission and values of the Home in the delivery of resident careKnowledgeable of departmental policies and proceduresPractices and promotes occupational health and safetyKnowledgeable of Protection of Persons in Care legislationContinuing Education Responsibilities:Attends in-services and educational and training sessions for self developmentAttends compulsory CPR, fire safety and WHMIS training as requiredAttends and participates in departmental staff meetingsNote:Only serious applicants need applyResume/Cover Letter must be received not later than April 30th, 2021If you feel you meet the qualifications for this position, please send your resume toStacey Boutilier,Director of Resident CareRC MacGillivray Guest Home25 Xavier DriveSydney, Nova ScotiaB1S 2R9Fax: (902) 567-0437stacey.boutilier@mggh.orgOnly those accepted for an interview will be contacted. Offer of employment is conditional upon completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credential
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