GEM Health Care Group

Become a member of the GEM family! We offer an inclusive and welcoming work environment with competitive benefits, a generous vacation plan and plenty of learning opportunities. At GEM we strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment. From housekeeping to administering medication, our staff is both the foundation and the face of our business.

Location: Whitehills LTC - Hammonds Plains, NS

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Schedule: Casual

Responsibilities:

Work with fellow employees and Management to promote a positive atmosphere for residents, their families and visitors

Work with residents' family members and other healthcare providers to develop care plans

Encourage and assist in maintaining the autonomy of residents whenever possible

Maintain accurate documentation and charting for residents' files, incident reports etc.

Administer client medications according to care plan and document accordingly

Act as a resource, role model and supervisor of other staff while on duty

Procedure and policy administration

Orientation of new nursing staff

Process physician orders and ensure they're sent to the pharmacy in a timely manner

Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff and organizational information

Qualifications:

LPN license with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing

Minimum 2 years experience in Long Term Care setting or Home Care

Strong leadership and excellent nursing assessment skills

Current standard First Aid and CPR certification

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English

Respectful, hard working and compassionate above all else

Dependable and reliable with a good attendance record

Proof of COVID 19 vaccination

Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing

Palliative Care course an asset

Knowledge in Point Click Care electronic charting is an asset

PIECES Trained preferred

#INDLPN

Job Types: Permanent, Casual

Pay: $30.00-$34.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events

Flexible schedule

On-site parking

Schedule:

10 hour shift

12 hour shift

4 hour shift

8 hour shift

Day shift

Evening shift

Holidays

Morning shift

Night shift

Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

Do you own a vehicle to attend work regularly?

Licence/Certification:

CPR/First Aid Certification (required)

LPN/RPN in Nova Scotia (required)

Work Location: In person