Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2022-62286h External

BARGAINING UNIT: NBNU

ZONE: Saint John

DEPARTMENT: 5BN Cardiac Services

FACILITY: Saint John Regional Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Permanent Part Time

JOB TITLE: LPN

CLASSIFICATION: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNA)

LANGUAGE: English Essential with spoken French

HOURS OF WORK: Day; Evening; Night; Rotating; FTE: 0.5; Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $29.62 to $31.82 per hour

JOB PURPOSE:

To be an active and engaged team member, as defined by the LPN Scope of Practice, providing patient and family centered care, within a progressive and collaborative practice environment to the NB Heart Center patient population. The LPN works at the direction and in collaboration with the RN as defined by the professional associations and Horizon and departmental policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an approved school for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Must be currently registered with the NB Association of Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and a collaborative practice work structure.
• Ability to function within the LPN scope of practice.
• Demonstrates initiative, good judgment and the ability to set priorities.
• Consistently demonstrates effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• High regard for confidentiality.
• Relevant work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the past five years.
• Experience in a cardiac environment is an asset.
• Willing to complete any relevant advanced competency education.
• Maintains annually, CPR and other online learning requirements (ie WHMIS, Emergency Codes, Hand Washing, MRSA, Standard and Transmission Based Precautions).
• 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 (B2.1 or Advanced) and spoken competence in French (B1.2 or Intermediate Plus) are required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform basic LPN competencies, department specific LPN competencies and defined advanced competencies including phlebotomy, IV insertion, dressing changes and wound care, pre procedure preps for Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiac Surgery, advanced Physical Assessment both upon admission and/or during shift assessment as delegated by the RN and as per nursing policy and LPN scope of practice.
• Observe report and document pertinent information and changes in the patient\xe2\x80\x99s condition in accordance with professional standards and Horizon documentation policy.
• Perform and maintain therapeutic communication with individuals, families and groups in both official languages (English/French).
• Participate in harmonious and ongoing communication within the team, contributing to effective working relationships with staff, patients and the public.
• In collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary care team, participate in the development and revision of Nursing care plans.
• In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, participate in respiratory care, including incentive spirometer, and post-operative respiratory exercises and therapeutic Oxygen initiation and administration via oxygen mask and nasal cannula.
• In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, participate in, through reinforcement, patient and family education.
• As delegated by the Registered Nurse, participate in the admission process, preparation for transfer in or out of the hospital site or to other in-hospital units and discharge planning.
• Participate in continuing education including the required annual recertification, new subject matter and remain up to date on policy change

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by June 14, 2023

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 # 2022-62286h-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.

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