Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2022-64303 External

BARGAINING UNIT: NBNU

ZONE: Fredericton

DEPARTMENT: 4SW General Surgery

FACILITY: Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Permanent Full Time

JOB TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse

CLASSIFICATION: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNA)

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Rotating Days, Evenings, Nights, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $29.33 to $31.50 per hour

JOB PURPOSE:

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, plans, prioritizes and implements patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse; promotes patients' self-care and appropriately assists with their activities of daily living; documents patient care, identifying and reporting pertinent information to the Registered Nurse. Perform other duties as assigned. May be reassigned throughout the department as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an approved school for Licensed Practical Nurses
• Must be currently registered with the N.B. Association of Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Current BCLS Certification - C level.
• Demonstrated skills working with medical/surgical patients in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under the direction of the Registered Nurse and to respond to rapidly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by November 2, 2022

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2022-64303-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.