Licensed Practical Nurse

Job summary

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, document, and direct residents’ care in consultation with medical professionals and care teams. Administer medications and treatments, contribute to care plans, maintain accurate records, and support the supervision and performance evaluation of health care staff.

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 Casual (no guaranteed hours) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our 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 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; Availability to work a minimum of 6 shifts per quarter, available to work all shift types and days of the week; 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

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, document, and direct residents’ care in consultation with medical professionals and care teams. Administer medications and treatments, contribute to care plans, maintain accurate records, and support the supervision and performance evaluation of health care staff.

Requirements

Applicants must hold active registration with the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses and current CPR and First Aid or BLS certification. They must be available for at least six shifts per quarter across all shift types and days, provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector screening, and have advanced English proficiency; long-term care experience and dementia-care coursework are assets.

Benefits

• Free Onsite Parking • Employee Discounts • Continuing Education And Training • Growth And Advancement Opportunities • Recognition And Rewards

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Resident Assessment
• Care Planning
• Medication Administration
• Clinical Documentation
• Wound Care
• Leadership
• Staff Supervision
• Communication
• Policy Compliance
• Team Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Alzheimer’s And Dementia Care
• Elderly Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety