LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE’S (LPN’s)

Positions Available: Casual

 

Organization Description:

“Living well” means something different to each of us. Port City Home Services strives to help seniors live well, wherever they call home, with a wide variety of reliable services to fit their unique lifestyle and needs. Our team lends a helping hand to seniors in both long term care and in the community, through an ever-growing list of services including In-Home Support, Foot Care, and Ride Service.

 

Overview:

We are looking for LPN’s to work at Long Term Care homes and in Community within Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).

We are offering a competitive industry wage.

 

Qualifications:

• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing

• Recognized Pharmacology course and experience in the administration of medicines

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with residents, families, visitors and co-workers

• Geriatric nursing experience preferred

• Demonstrated administrative experience and leadership skills

• Ability to work effectively as a contributing team member

• Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing process, nursing diagnosis, excellent clinical assessment skills and problem solving

• Demonstrated supervisory and interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)

• Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis

• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle an asset.

 

What we offer:

• Comprehensive Orientation

• A supportive work environment

• Ask us about other workplace perks

Hours of Work: shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

If you need to re-activate your license: In recognized emergencies, qualified nurses not currently licensed in Nova Scotia can be quickly processed for a one-time 4-month conditional licensure. There is no fee for this license. Individuals must have sufficient practice hours in Nova Scotia within the last 5 years and not have a condition or restriction on their license to qualify. When you have been offered a COVID-19 position and need to reactivate your nursing license, click here https://www.nscn.ca/application-conditional-licence-emergency. You will be notified by email when reactivation is completed.

 

Check out https://www.nscn.ca/professional-practice/trending-topics/covid-19 for more details.

Only those granted an Interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to submit a criminal record and vulnerable sector check on offer of employment.

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Job Types: Casual