Job Description

We are currently recruiting for

Part Time Non-Guaranteed

LPN's

to join our team at our 200-bed long-term residential care facility. The Interdisciplinary Team provides a range of services for clients and an opportunity for LPN's to practice their full scope of practice as they collaborate with the physician, pharmacy, rehabilitation team, dietitian, and a range of other services for clients. Programs are flexible and client centred.

Successful candidates must have the ability to promote a positive safe work environment and establish effective working relationships.

Purpose of Job

To provide nursing services to residents in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Qualifications:

Eligible for active registration with the Association of New Brunswick LPN Knowledge of gerontology Good previous work record Mentally and physically capable of performing assigned duties Neat and clean appearance Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a team setting Ability to take direction Knowledgeable of Health & Safety Act. Back In Form training (as provided in LPN curriculum)

Must be available to work a minimum of 4 shifts per month, especially weekends

Regular Duties & Responsibilities:

Demonstrates knowledge of the Mission and Philosophy of the Nursing Home, and conducts his/her work in a manner consistent with this Mission and Philosophy Demonstrates knowledge of and performs his/her work according to the Nursing Home's Policies and Procedures Assists in orientation of new personnel and new residents Utilizes Home's resources, such as supplies and equipment, economically and safely Participates in the Nursing Home's continuous quality improvement program to improve residents, staff, department, and facility performance outcomes: Utilizes the nursing process within established scope of practise in providing resident care Observes, collects, and reports information regarding the resident; conducts basic interviews Assesses, monitors and documents resident's health condition and behaviour Performs wound/skin assessments and initiates the appropriate treatment in collaboration with the RN Organizes his/her clinical workload, participates in planning care and setting priorities for carrying out assigned work Participates in carrying out resident care plan and all assigned work Provides assistance to residents in activities of daily living such as bathing and toileting Ensures resident independence, safety, dignity and comfort. Responds to call bells, assists resident at meal time including tray set-up, feeding and supervision of residents Performs medication administration and treatments documenting on medical records as per protocol and within the LPN Scope of Practice Standards under the direction of the Registered Nurse Assists residents with prosthetics, hearing aids, mobilization and exercises. Transport resident to and from in-house activities Administer tube feeding as per orders, perform and record glucose monitoring, provide catheterization and catheter care. Collect specimens such as urine, sputum and stool Provides palliative care to resident and support to the family. Provides post mortem care Participates in evaluating care by observing, reporting and recording resident responses on the Flow Sheets, care cards, and the chart Maintains resident confidentiality and respects the resident's right to privacy Evaluates resident safety needs in consultation with RN and Multidisciplinary team.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Job Types: Permanent, Casual

Pay: From $32.44 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Vision care Wellness program
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift On call Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Moncton, NB E1E 4N3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

ANBLPN (required)
Work Location: In person