Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Corrections - Part-time 0.7 Job Listing at VON Canada in Stellarton, NS (Job ID 39991)

Description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Permanent, Part Time (0.7 FTE)
Program: Corrections
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 52.5
Work Schedule: Days, with an evening and weekend rotation
Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU
On Call: No

Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Provide and manage high quality# appropriate and cost effective nursing care to all individuals and/or families who are assigned to their care
• Responsible to teach and delegate tasks and functions to different levels of workers and to family members and others in accordance with the standards and scope of practice as determined by VON and the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia
• Comply with all standards, policies, procedures and legislative requirements
• Participate as a member of the health care team in relevant committees and working groups

Qualification:

• Registration with NSCN and a graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Mental Health and addictions experience is considered an asset
• Emergency room experience is an asset
• Can effectively use software for client documents, word processing & communication
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently
• High attention to detail and demonstrated effective use of problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple activities
• Ability to thrive in an exceptionally fast-paced environment
• A valid NS drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment
• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its' discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.

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