Job Description

Valley Prime Caregivers, Incorporated is a staffing agency committed to providing quality nursing care services to long-term care facilities in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. At Valley Prime Caregivers, we are committed to ensuring patient quality of life, by providing carefully selected staff who are hardworking, compassionate, and competent individuals. If this is you, we encourage you to apply!

Description

Valley Prime Caregivers is seeking dedicated and passionate Licensed Practical Nurses to work closely with medical practitioners, registered nurses, and other healthcare team members to provide high-quality patient care in long-term care facilities in the Annapolis Valley.

Duties

Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures Perform nursing interventions such as taking vital signs, applying aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensuring infection control, monitoring nutritional intake and conducting specimen collection Administer medication and treatments as prescribed by physicians, and observe and document therapeutic effects Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy Monitor patients' progress, evaluate and document effectiveness of nursing interventions and collaborate with appropriate members of health care team Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families

Skills and Experience

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse and registered in NS College of Nursing Previous experience in case management with ability to problem-solve and analyze patient situations Strong knowledge of nursing principles and practices Proficient clinical skills with exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy Excellent verbal and written communication skills Healthy interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team Ability to work independently and without immediate supervision Ability to perform work for extended periods with physical endurance Proficient in electronic medical record systems

Other Requirements

First Aid and CPR certified Criminal record check Vulnerable Sector check Child Abuse Registry check Adult Abuse Registry check Must have the means to travel to different sites
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00-$38.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Kentville, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

LPN: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

First Aid and CPR certification (preferred) LPN/RPN license (required)
Work Location: In person