Advanced Care Paramedics - Nictaux, Canada - Edgewood Health Network Inc

Edgewood Health Network Inc

Verified Company

Nictaux, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Our unique Ledgehill Treatment Centre and Atlantic Centre for Trauma are in the picturesque Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. The facilities are approximately 7 kilometers apart.

Ledgehill offers high-quality, evidence-based treatment programs. And they are implemented by professionally trained and certified staff, in safe spaces for everyone to begin their recovery journey free from distraction or judgement.

Ledgehill is currently recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) to join our organization.

As part of an interdisciplinary team the LPN/ACP will provide a comprehensive assessment of clients with mental health and addictions related issues and provide treatment management, guidance and administer medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards.

You will be required to work all shifts, which includes days, nights and weekends.

Job
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responsibilities/duties include:

Delivering client care according to the Nova Scotia College of Nursing Standards of Nursing Practice or the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia.
Providing ongoing client care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning implementation and evaluation.
Implementing client care plans.
Safely implementing physician's orders.
Administering medications to clients.
Maintaining current progress records on clients according to legal and ethical standards.
Orientating, facilitating and reinforcing client's involvement in addiction treatment.
Decide and initiate on course of action in case of medical emergencies
Providing supportive counselling to clients, families and/or significant others on typical recovery issues.
Maintain a therapeutic environment on the unit conducive to the client learning productive patterns of living.
Providing ongoing health teaching to clients in relation to common health problems and the clients maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Coordinate individual client appointments and referrals.
Actively participate with team members in the assessment, planning and evaluation of the client and his care.
Assisting the public with crisis intervention and information on addiction.
Perform other duties as outlined on shift duty lists and as assigned by the Nursing Manager.
Drive Clients to outings as needed.
Work as a team
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nurses with pharmacological training or Completion of a recognized Advanced Care Paramedic program
Licensed Practical Nurse or Advanced Care Paramedic registered in the Province of Nova Scotia
Current basic CPR
Recent clinical experience, including medication administration and leadership duties
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
Leadership /Charge experience preferred
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Good problem solving and decisionmaking skills
Demonstrated use of proper body mechanics and ability to perform heavy lifting
Knowledge of / experience with a team based personcentered care approach
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team

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