Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location

Meteghan, NS | Canada

Job description

TYPE: Casual

JOB LOCATION: Meteghan, NS

Villa Acadienne is an 86-bed long term care facility that has adopted the Eden Alternative Philosophy of Care. We believe in a resident centered care approach and strive to make life for our residents' worth living. We're moving away from an institutional model of care and transforming our home into a place where residents can continue to grow and live full lives.

JOB PURPOSE:

Promotes recovery and health of residents by:

• Collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members;
• Providing physical and psychological support to residents, friends, and families;
• Supervising assigned care team members;
• Responsible for resident treatments, medication administration and supervising resident care while ensuring it is to Villa Acadienne standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, and abilities:

• LPN currently licensed in the province of Nova Scotia
• Medication administration experience
• Able to communicate in French and English (an asset).
• Excellent organizational skills and communication skills (oral and written).
• Demonstrated leadership skills, personal initiative, sound judgment, as well as the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Proven ability to make timely decisions, multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Excellent wage and benefit package with participation in the Nova Scotia Health Employees' Pension Plan (NSHEPP)
• A competitive salary with shift and weekend premiums
• Many education opportunities

Please submit your resume to:

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Denise Comeau
Administrative Assistant
Villa Acadienne
Ph: 902-645-2065
Fax: 902 645-3899
Email:

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