Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
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The Opportunity
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hiring for casual positions.
Become a member of the GEM family! We offer an inclusive and welcoming work environment with competitive benefits a generous vacation plan and plenty of learning opportunities. At GEM we strive to provide the best care service and quality of life for our residents in a safe dignified homelike environment. From housekeeping to administering medication our staff is both the foundation and the face of our business.
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
What youll do
Responsibilities
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
What youll need
Qualifications
License/Certification:
- First Aid and CPR (required)
- NS active LPN License (required)
Were looking for
Core Skills
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A little bit about us
GEM Health Care Group
GEM Health Care Group is a Nova Scotian family run business which has been enhancing the lives of seniors in the communities where they operate since 1979.
We continue to remain a leader in transforming how health care is delivered to seniors in Nova Scotia and we strive to provide the best care service and quality of life for our residents in a safe dignified homelike environment.
GEM currently operates various levels of seniors care facilities throughout Nova Scotia Ontario and in Hollywood Florida.
Are you interested
Work With Us
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Amherst NS B4H 3C9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Employment Type
Temp
