Licensed Practical Nurse

Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m for a total of 30 hours per week
Department: Health Centre
Reports To: Community Health Nurse (CHN)

About the Opportunity

Jijiktukwej L’nue’kati is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Health Centre team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a healthcare professional who is passionate about community-based nursing and making a meaningful difference in the health and well-being of individuals and families.

Working under the direction of the Community Health Nurse (CHN), the successful candidate will provide a variety of nursing services, health promotion initiatives, and preventative care programs that support the physical, emotional, mental, cultural, and spiritual well-being of our community members.

We are looking for an individual who is dependable, organized, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse will work under the direction of the Community Health Nurse to provide nursing services and support community health programs, including:

• Provide home and community care nursing services, including assisting with home support coordination under the direction of the CHN.
• Assist with prenatal and postpartum care programs, well-baby clinics, and maternal and child health initiatives.
• Provide immunization services in accordance with applicable certification requirements and professional standards.
• Perform Children's Oral Health Initiative (COHI) Aide duties in accordance with First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) guidelines.
• Support harm reduction initiatives, health education, disease prevention, and community wellness programming.
• Provide holistic, culturally respectful, and client-centred nursing care to individuals and families.
• Work collaboratively with the Community Health Nurse, Health Director, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate services and ensure continuity of care.
• Assist with health assessments, monitoring, documentation, and follow-up care within the LPN's authorized scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely client records in accordance with professional standards and organizational policies.
• Participate in community health promotion activities, educational initiatives, and wellness events.
• Promote a safe, supportive, respectful, and culturally inclusive healthcare environment.
• Perform other related nursing duties as assigned, consistent with the LPN's professional scope of practice.

Qualifications and Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Immunization certification or willingness to complete the required education and certification, including the EPIC course.
• Knowledge of community health nursing, preventative healthcare, and health promotion practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• General computer proficiency and the ability to maintain accurate electronic documentation.
• Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, reliability, and sound judgment.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, ethical nursing practices, and client safety.
• Willingness to practise to the full authorized scope of an LPN.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.

Assets:

• Previous experience working in a First Nation community or Indigenous healthcare setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nations health priorities, cultural practices, and community-based healthcare delivery.
• Experience in home and community care, maternal and child health, or public health programming.

Our compensation and benefits package includes:

• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Four-day workweek (Monday to Thursday).
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Employer pension plan.
  
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to the health and well-being of our community.

Note: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer, however,Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants in accordance with the Indigenous Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.