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Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN) - Saskatoon
CBI Home Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurses for our Emergency Placement Home. We are currently seeking Casual employment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
> Understands and practices within the scope of practice
> Identifies problems and implements nursing care plans in conjunction with the Client and/or family and other members of the health discipline team.
> Acknowledges and implements physicians orders within the guidelines of the agency
> Delivers and documents nursing care on the Client chart using the nursing process
> Maintains communication with other members of the health care team
> Reports any change in Client status to the appropriate health discipline team member
> Utilizes the principles of adult education/teaching to promote Client independence
> Provides a supportive emotional environment
> Maintains professional and organizations standards of personal behaviour and appearance
> In keeping with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, will take every reasonable precaution to ensure that the workplace is safe
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Current LPN Certificate of Competence from the governing body of the province of Saskatchewan
QUALIFICATIONS:
> Experience as an LPN
> Experience in community nursing an asset
> CPR & First Aid certification
> Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector within 3-6 months > Valid Driver's License
WE OFFER:
> Competitive compensation and benefits
> Flexible working arrangements
> Training and development opportunities
> Support and recognition
> Opportunity to be part of a great team of professionals
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Licensure by the appropriate province or territory of work
Work Setting
- Nursing or convalescent home
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Immunization records
- Tuberculosis test