The posting
Villa du Repos Inc, a long-term care home with a capacity of 186 residents, is currently accepting applications for the following position
Licensed Practical Nurse
Full time, part time and casual positions available 8 hours or 10 hours shifts
Nature of the position: To provide nursing care to residents under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in accordance with the scope of practice defined by the NBNAIAA.
Duties and/or Responsibilities:
- Assist the resident in his or her need to breathe;
- Assist the resident in his or her need to eat and drink;
- Assisting the Resident in his or her need to eliminate;
- Assist the resident in his or her need to move around;
- Assist the Resident in his or her need to sleep and rest;
- Assisting the Resident in his or her need to dress and undress;
- Assist the resident in maintaining body temperature within normal limits;
- Assist the resident in his or her need to be clean and protect his or her integuments. Administer according to established procedures;
- Assist the resident in his or her need for security;
- Assist the resident without his/her need to communicate;
- Assist the resident in his or her need to act according to his or her beliefs and values;
- To assist the resident in his or her need to feel useful;
- Assist the resident in his/her need for recreation and to participate in the activities of the home;
- Assist the resident in his or her need to learn;
- To provide palliative care to the resident and support to their loved ones; Administer post-mortem care according to established procedures;
- Administer medications as prescribed;
- Assess, monitor and document the health status and behaviour of residents and report to the Charge Nurse;
- Participate in various meetings;
- Ensure adequate documentation according to established procedures;
- Complete the various control forms at each relay (nursing care recording, monitoring of restraints, etc.).
Additional Duties and/or Responsibilities
- Ability to operate cleaning and care equipment;
- Pick up or store items at the warehouse if necessary;
- Perform the initial clean-up in the event of an incident caused by either a resident or an employee;
- Participate in meetings and training sessions as directed by the Nurse or Care Manager;
- Read and follow the home's policies and procedures, various memos and minutes of meetings;
- Participate in the orientation of new staff as assigned by the nurse and/or care manager.
Note: These are the basic and main duties of the job; related and supplementary duties will be assigned from time to time as may be required for the proper operation of the home.
Requirements Hold a certificate from a recognized practical nursing program;
- Licensed to practice in the Province of New Brunswick;
- Hold a certificate in drug administration;
- Two years recent experience in geriatric care would be an asset;
- 2 years recent experience in geriatric care would be an asset; teaching experience would be an asset;
- Organizational, planning, leadership and teamwork skills;
- Ability to organize, plan, lead and work in a team;
- Ability to facilitate physical and intellectual abilities to meet the requirements of the position;
- Possess a good work history;
- Demonstrate an interest in professional development;
- Demonstrate autonomy in his/her work.
Salary: According to the collective agreement
We thank all applicants for their interest in Villa du Repos. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
