Licensed Practical Nurse – Intensive Treatment Services, Mental Health & Addictions Program

Full Time February 2, 2021 Health Science

Job Overview

Job title: Licensed Practical Nurse – Intensive Treatment Services, Mental Health & Addictions Program

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description: Req ID: 98980
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: MHA CZ APT Withdrawal Mgmt I/P
Type of Employment: Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Nursing NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 1-Feb-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Within their scope of practice and in collaboration with patients and the health care team, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides care for patients with defined health challenges and predictable outcomes. As the acuity or complexity increases and/or outcomes are not predictable, the LPN, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse provides nursing interventions, within their scope of practice as described in the LPN Act and Regulations and LPN Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. The RN is accountable for creating the plan of care, that assignment of patients and delegating selected nursing functions to the LPN. The LPN is accountable for individual actions or practices within his/her scope of practice, including the acceptance of delegated functions and for decisions and actions taken in the provision of nursing care.

Qualifications

Graduate of a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing course and current certification in Nova Scotia
CPR certification
Recent experience administering medications and/or a pharmacology course is required
Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Experience working in a team environment
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

** A skills test may be required as part of the hiring process**

Hours of Work

Long Assignment, Full Time (100%); 75 hours bi-weekly
Beginning as soon as possible with an anticipated end date of January 22, 2022
Dates are subject to change
Shifts include days, evenings and weekends

Salary Information

Licensed Practical Nurse:
$27.9970 – $30.0687 Hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

This is a Nursing bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.