Licensed Practical Nurse

Job summary

The LPN is responsible for assessing, planning, and documenting resident needs while administering prescribed medications and treatments. They provide leadership to health services staff and collaborate with medical professionals to ensure quality individualized care.

Job details

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™. We are searching for a Temporary Part-Time (0.7 FTE) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Parkland Fredericton - Thomas Hall team based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Meaningful Benefits You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include: Approximate hourly wage: $35.14 - $39.63 Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program Life, travel, and other insurances Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan RRSP program (6% employer matching) Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance Free onsite parking Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety About The Opportunity Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, documenting and directing resident needs through consultation with medical professionals, care conferences and internal staff; Providing leadership to health services staff and overseeing provision of quality health services respecting the resident’s right to individualized planning of health services; Working with the existing management and health services teams to promote communication and compliance to policies and procedures; Administers and records prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice; Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of residents’ care plans; Maintains the standards of accurate and complete documentation and reporting; Applies dressings and treatments according to physician’s orders and policy; Assists with supervision and evaluation of job performance and behavior of other health care staff About You In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring: Active registration with the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses (ANBLPN); Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays; A valid CPR & First Aid or BLS Certification (required); Ability to provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening upon hire; Advanced proficiency in the English language is required, proficiency in French considered an asset; Any previous course in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care considered an asset; Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset; A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

What you’ll do

The LPN is responsible for assessing, planning, and documenting resident needs while administering prescribed medications and treatments. They provide leadership to health services staff and collaborate with medical professionals to ensure quality individualized care.

Requirements

Candidates must have active registration with the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses and a valid CPR, First Aid, or BLS certification. Proficiency in English is required, and experience in long-term care or dementia care is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits Plan • Vision Benefits • Dental Benefits • Employee And Family Assistance Program • Life Insurance • Travel Insurance • Virtual Healthcare Access • RRSP Program With 6% Employer Matching • Vacation Accrual • Free Onsite Parking • WorkPerks Program Discounts • Continuing Education And Training • Recognition And Rewards

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Resident Care Planning
• Medication Administration
• Clinical Documentation
• Patient Assessment
• Wound Care
• Leadership
• CPR
• First Aid
• BLS Certification
• Elderly Care
• Dementia Care
• Alzheimer's Care
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient Advocacy
• Health Services Oversight
• English Proficiency

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services