Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual) - Home Care Kings - Souris - 172188

Open To The Public

Casual Licensed Practical Nurse

Health PEI

Location – Home Care Kings, Souris

To Create A Casual List

(Commencing Immediately)

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 purpose of this position is to maintain or improve the health status of clients of Home Care (Kings County) by providing quality licensed practical nursing services to clients, families, care givers in their homes. The Home Care LPN works independently within an interdisciplinary, team oriented, collaborative practice using full scope of practice.

Duties will include:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care within the LPN scope of practice where the client’s needs have been assessed by the Home Care Nurse and deemed relatively unchanging from day to day.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of practical nursing care, treatments, best practices, and new technology.
• Promote teaching and education for clients and families / care givers.
• Foster a positive working relationship with clients and their families, other members of the home care team, other service providers, community agencies and the public.
• Facilitate the administration of the home care program by participating in the development of relevant protocols, policies and procedures and participating in educational sessions, committee work and staff meetings. This includes work on a provincial basis.
• Transport equipment / supplies and transport specimens for lab analysis and as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an approved course of study for Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Prince Edward Island.
• Must have successful completion of the Pharmacology, Medication Administration and Health Assessment.
• Demonstrate application of knowledge of clients’ physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs; including clients with chronic illnesses
• Demonstrate an alignment with Health PEI’s mission, vision, and values; including honesty and integrity in personal and professional behaviour
• Current CPR/BCLS, TLR, WHMIS All Hazards Codes and annual recertifications
• Demonstrate a professional presence and model professional behaviour
• Knowledge and proficiency in practical nursing care is required.
• Considerable experience working with adults and the elderly is required.
• Knowledge of chronic illnesses is required.
• Must be able to work well independently and under supervision.
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to use or learn a computerized information system.
• The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience in home care will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the Alayacare client data base will be considered an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please Note: 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 the 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: On Demand – 7.5 hours shifts / Days / Evenings / Weekends 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: 172188-0226HCCO

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.