- Graduation from an approved school for Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Must be currently registered with the NB Association of Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and a collaborative practice work structure.
- Ability to function within the LPN scope of practice.
- Demonstrates initiative, good judgment and the ability to set priorities.
- Consistently demonstrates effective communication skills both verbal and written.
- High regard for confidentiality.
- Relevant work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the past five years.
- Willing to complete any relevant advanced competency education.
- Maintains annually, CPR and other online learning requirements (i.e., WHMIS, Emergency Codes, Hand Washing, MRSA, Standard and Transmission Based Precautions).
- Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
- Ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Good work record.
- Observes and reports changes in patients' behavior.
- Participated in goal-oriented communication, verbal and non-verbal, on an individual and group Basis.
- Charts pertinent information:
- Participates in the development and modification of Nursing care plans.
- Measures, reports and records:
- temperature – oral, rectal, axilla:
- respirations.
- Pulse,
- blood pressure,
- weight and height.
- with sitting and standing.
- to wheelchairs and stretchers.
- with ambulation and exercise (crutch, cane, walker),
- with passive and active exercise.
- Uses measures to prevent contractures and maintain individual body alignment:
- positions in bed, chair,
- braces, splints.
- Used protective devices:
- foot boards, bed cradles, fracture board:
- alternating pressure mattress,
- restraints and devices according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Applies slings, binders.
- bathing, shaving and skin care,
- the prevention of decubiti,
- general and special foot care,
- general and special mouth care,
- shampoos (including in bed).
- Performs the following procedures:
- collects and labels specimens, urine, stool, sputum, skin surface swabs,
- applies hot packs and cold packs,
- assists with breathing and coughing exercises,
- assists with postural drainage,
- simple dry dressing,
- surgical preps,
- glycerin suppository,
- Utilizes Basic Life Saving techniques (if Certified):
- artificial respiration,
- resuscitation bags,
- external cardiac massage,
- Heimlich's maneuver,
- Uses proper techniques for isolation.
- bed pan, urinal, commode,
- measures and records output, urine and stool,
- cares for patient with continuous bladder drainage,
- provides perineal care,
- administers simple enema,
- cares for regulated colostomy and ileostomy,
- disempacts rectum when directed.
- Menu selection,
- Assisting with meal and feeding when required.
- Assists with respiratory therapy via oxygen mask and cannula.
- Provides post-mortem care.
- Admits patient after initial assessment by registered nurse.
- Prepares patient for transfer and/or discharge as directed.
- Maintains effective working relationship with staff, patients and the public.
- Answers patient call bell.
- Attends in-service as directed.
- Achieve Results
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention To Detail
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Commitment and Engagement
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Engages Others
- Flexibility
- Information Gathering
- Innovation
- Interpersonal Relations
- Leads Self
- Mentoring
- Patient/Client Focus
- Planning and Prioritizing Work
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Results Orientation
- Strategic Communication
- Stress Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training
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Saint John Licensed Practical Nurse - Horizon Health Network
Description
JOB PURPOSE
To provide nursing care to patients under the direction of the Nurse.
QUALIFICATIONS
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurses:
Assists patients:
Assists with basic hygiene needs:
Assists with basic elimination needs:
Assists the individual to meet nutritional needs by:
COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK
Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon's Terms of Employment
Interested? Apply Today?
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.
About Horizon's Recruitment Process
We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.
Diversity Statement
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.
