Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Salary: $40-46 per hour
Become a Member of the Coast family! We have an inclusive and welcoming work environment with plenty of learning opportunities. Partnered with retirement homes and long-term care facilities across Nova Scotia, work is practically guaranteed.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. Pharmacology must have been part of the basic LPN program, or have taken an approved Pharmacology course.
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Experience working with seniors an asset. Ability to respond to the needs of our residents in a compassionate manner
- Able to work independently and as a team member
- Able to work well under pressure. Ability to make informed decisions in emergency situations
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Criminal record and vulnerable sector check required
Responsibilities:
- Carries out tasks and daily work following the procedures, standards and job performance requirement within the scope of practice of the NSCN
- Participates in the implementation of organizational goals
- Complete all documentation and charting on residents files, incident reports etc. as applicable, and access any required resident information in Point Click Care.
- Administer medications according to care plan and MAR. Document appropriately.
- Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, employees, organizational data and information.
- Cooperates with fellow employees and Management to promote a positive atmosphere for residents, their families, coworkers and visitors
- Communicate and work with family members and other health care providers to develop a care plan when additional care is needed.
- Respond immediately to emergency situations involving residents or staff.
- Supervise other staff while on duty when required.
- Provide report at end of shift
Schedule:
- Variety of different positions available.
Job Types: Full-time, Casual
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Licence/Certification:
- LPN/RPN (required)
- First Aid and CPR (required)
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