Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual) - Community Hospital - 175139

Open to the Public

Casual Licensed Practical Nurse

(In-Patient)

Health PEI

Location – Community Hospital, O’Leary

(To Create a Casual List UPSE)

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic nursing care necessary for the comfort and well-being of the patient; performs various treatment procedures; participates in the development and implementation of the nursing care plan; applies Infection Control techniques; and performs other related and allied duties which contribute to the orderly and efficient operation of the department. The Licensed Practical Nurse performs these duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Duties:

• Participate in education programs and staff meetings
• Act as a preceptor to students, beginning practitioners and practicing nurses by sharing specialized nursing experiences
• Recognize and respond to situations where other members of the health care team require assistance
• Participates, and effectively communicate with the nursing and allied health care team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an approved course of study for Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery;
• Able to deal effectively with patients by providing physical and emotional care.
• Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate good communication and judgment skills
• Demonstrate application of knowledge of client’s physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs; which includes clients with chronic illnesses
• Demonstrate an alignment with Health PEI’s Mission, Vision, and Values; including honesty and integrity in personal and professional behavior
• Current in CPR/BCLS, TLR, WHIMIS All Hazards Codes and annual recertifications
• Demonstrate a professional presence and model professional behaviour
• Capable of sustained physical activity.
• Knowledge of chronic illnesses required
• A good previous work and attendance record.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Casual employment lists are used to meet staffing needs arising from vacation, sick, and other short-term leaves and will be dependent on the needs of the employer. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications, as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. Applications will be kept on file for one year. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: $36.31 - $43.31 per hour
Bi-Weekly Hours: Casual, On Demand / Days, Evenings, Weekends, Holidays /
7.5 hour and 11.25 hour shifts. Casual employees are called on
short notice to relieve staff that are on leave and unavailable to
work. The number of shifts may vary depending on the worksite.
The work for this position will be on-call basis only.
Posting ID: 175139-0926CHCO
Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.