Licensed Practical Nurse, Pediatric Medical Unit
About the role
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Inpatient Medical Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a member of an interdisciplinary care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of patients/families. The LPN is responsible and accountable to the public for his/her own practice according to the standards defined by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing, Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics and Standards, and policies and procedures of the IWK. The LPN provides care independently to patients/families who have: well-defined and established care needs; coping mechanisms and support systems in place; well-controlled or managed health conditions; little fluctuation in condition over time; obvious signs and symptoms; predictable, localized, and manageable responses; predictable outcomes; and predictable changes in health condition. The LPN would provide care, under the guidance and direction, and in collaboration and consultation, with a Registered Nurse and/or physician and /or other appropriate health care provider when: care needs are not well defined or established or changing; coping mechanisms and supports are unknown, not functioning or not in place; health condition not well controlled or managed; frequent monitoring and reassessment required; fluctuating assessment; unpredictable outcomes; and unpredictable changes in health condition. The LPN applies practical nursing theory in the assessment of patients, collaboration in the development of the nursing care plan, implementation of the care plan, and ongoing evaluation of the patient. The LPN works in consultation with RN/LPN colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of more complex patients/clients. In accepting care, the LPN considers patient/client factors, nurse factors such as competence, environmental factors, Health Centre policies, and job description.
Hours of Work
12-hour shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays).
Your Qualifications
- Graduate from an approved Practical Nurse Diploma Program required; 2-year diploma preferred.
- Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) is required.
- Successful completion of pharmacology and health assessment courses is required.
- Recent clinical experience that includes the administration of medication and health assessments is required.
- Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, is required.
- Recent experience in Pediatric Care preferred.
- IV Medication Administration experience and/or education preferred.
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to request and accept direction, as required, is essential.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, within the scope of practice, including clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and strong decision-making ability, is essential.
- Demonstrated professional manner required, along with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated initiative, effective time management, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and skills.
- Competency in other languages is considered an asset.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing), you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Nursingbargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
I _f you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
Job Segment: Pediatric, Nursing, LPN, Registered Nurse, Medical, Healthcare
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Licensed Practical Nurse, Pediatric Medical Unit
About the role
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Inpatient Medical Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a member of an interdisciplinary care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of patients/families. The LPN is responsible and accountable to the public for his/her own practice according to the standards defined by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing, Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics and Standards, and policies and procedures of the IWK. The LPN provides care independently to patients/families who have: well-defined and established care needs; coping mechanisms and support systems in place; well-controlled or managed health conditions; little fluctuation in condition over time; obvious signs and symptoms; predictable, localized, and manageable responses; predictable outcomes; and predictable changes in health condition. The LPN would provide care, under the guidance and direction, and in collaboration and consultation, with a Registered Nurse and/or physician and /or other appropriate health care provider when: care needs are not well defined or established or changing; coping mechanisms and supports are unknown, not functioning or not in place; health condition not well controlled or managed; frequent monitoring and reassessment required; fluctuating assessment; unpredictable outcomes; and unpredictable changes in health condition. The LPN applies practical nursing theory in the assessment of patients, collaboration in the development of the nursing care plan, implementation of the care plan, and ongoing evaluation of the patient. The LPN works in consultation with RN/LPN colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of more complex patients/clients. In accepting care, the LPN considers patient/client factors, nurse factors such as competence, environmental factors, Health Centre policies, and job description.
Hours of Work
12-hour shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays).
Your Qualifications
- Graduate from an approved Practical Nurse Diploma Program required; 2-year diploma preferred.
- Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) is required.
- Successful completion of pharmacology and health assessment courses is required.
- Recent clinical experience that includes the administration of medication and health assessments is required.
- Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, is required.
- Recent experience in Pediatric Care preferred.
- IV Medication Administration experience and/or education preferred.
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to request and accept direction, as required, is essential.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, within the scope of practice, including clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and strong decision-making ability, is essential.
- Demonstrated professional manner required, along with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated initiative, effective time management, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and skills.
- Competency in other languages is considered an asset.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing), you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Nursingbargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
I _f you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
Job Segment: Pediatric, Nursing, LPN, Registered Nurse, Medical, Healthcare
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations