Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) - Central Zone

Job description

Health Association Nova Scotia is partnering with the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care to provide recruitment support to continuing care employers in Nova Scotia. There are numerous opportunities across Central Zone . Are you a well-rounded professional, pursuing a challenging career with the chance to grow and make a real difference? There are many available positions in long term care for Licensed Practical Nurses who have a passion for working with seniors; or with home nursing, where you will provide care to people of all ages in their homes and other community settings. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, the LPN performs a wide variety of resident care functions within the scope of practice, code of ethics, and governing legislation. The LPN provides a leadership and supervisory role to the Continuing Care Attendant/Personal Care Worker. Responsibilities: - Assisting clients with various personal care activities - Use of lifts and slings to transfer patients with a movement disorder - Administration of medication - Nighttime monitoring and assistance - Light housekeeping (Laundry, washing dishes, sweeping and wiping of surfaces) - Basic food prep of a blenderi...