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LPN Position
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Temporary Part time (12-18 months)
Starting at $35.45
Candidates are invited to apply for the temporary part time (12-18 months) LPN position at Circle Drive Special Care Home.
If you are registered as a member in good standing with the Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (SALPN) and have experience with seniors population including dementia, we would invite you to join our team.
Our qualifications:
Understands and practices within the scope of practice
Superior communication skills both oral and written in addition to active listening skills
Demonstrate strong organizational skills by coordinating nursing teams resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents.
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Demonstrate strong leadership skills
Available to work shift work including 12 hour shifts and weekends
Clear Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector.
Current CPR, WHIMIS 2015, TLR
Demonstrate a sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long term care nursing
Please send your resume to Dianne Martin dianne.martin@saskhealthauthority.ca
Only those who are selected will be contacted for interviews.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Additional Skills
- Monitor patients' progress and report any changes
Work Setting
- Nursing or convalescent home
Area Of Specialization
- Geriatrics
Registered Nursing Assistant Specific Skills
- Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
- Distribute medication to patients
- Change patients' dressings
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Walking
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)