Bathurst Villa Belle Vie Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) unilingual or bilingual full time or casual

Permanent full-time positions and casual positions 12 hrs shifts, day/night

Must be entitled to work in NB as an LPN, or able to transfer their licence to NB, new graduates are welcome

Summary of duties:

Collaborates in the practice of nursing by providing nursing services to residents in accordance with the nursing process within the scope of practice, as defined by the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing nursing care to residents. Works under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in orientation of new personnel and new residents/families.

Utilizes the Home's resources, such as supplies and equipment, economically and safely.

Helps to identity equipment needs and is occasionally asked to evaluate equipment on trial prior to purchase.

NURSING CARE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilizes the nursing process, within established scope of practice, in providing holistic resident service.

ASSESSMENT:

Observes, collects, records & report information regarding the resident

Administers appropriate test, procedures & treatments within established scope of practice standards.

PLANNING:

Participates in care planning

Organizes clinical workload and sets priorities for carrying out assigned work

IMPLEMENTATION:

Participates in direct resident care as established in care plan.

Applies interventions within established scope of practice standards

Supports resident independence, safely, dignity and comfort

Documents the resident's care according to established policies and procedures

Provides leadership, guidance and assistance to the resident attendant in completion of activities of daily living

Seeks guidance and direction when required

EVALUATION:

Participates in evaluation care by observing, reporting and recording resident responses and participating in care conferences and multidisciplinary reviews.

Develops and maintains good interpersonal and communications skills and utilizes these skills in work with residents, families, volunteers, visitors and other staff.

Participates in providing emotional support to resident and families throughout their stay at Villa Providence Shediac Inc.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate knowledge of, and conducts work in the manner consistent with Villa Providence Shediac Inc. philosophy, mission, policies and procedures;

Participates in Villa Providence shediac Inc. continuous quality improvement initiative to improve resident, staff, department and facility performance outcomes;

Utilizes the facility's resources, such as supplies and equipment, economically and safely;

Maintains resident confidentiality and respects the resident's right to privacy;

Participates in department meetings; attends in-service programs, staff and committee meetings

INDIVIDUAL RESPOSIBILITIES:

Maintains knowledge of, and applies, policies and procedures both in the nursing department and facility at large;

Practices all safely rules and regulations;

Reports need of repairs to supervisor, or informs Maintenance personnel using the approved communication tools;

Has a thorough knowledge of, and is able to demonstrate, the safe use and care of supplies and assigned equipment required in the provision of resident care;

Provides a comfortable, safe and clean environment for resident, volunteers, visitors and fellow staff;

Adheres to Work Safe NB Acts & Regulations in all duties;

Maintains professional and personal development through participation in continuous education programs, in-services and other initiatives.