Licensed Practical Nurse
Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital  
Acute Medical Unit SSRH
Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
CUPE Nursing Position


Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates as a Collaborative Care member in the provision of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals and families for the Medical Unit. 

The LPN applies practical nursing theory in the assessment of patients, collaboration in the development of the nursing care plan, implementation of the care plan and ongoing evaluation of the patient.  The LPN provides nursing services independently for patients considered stable with predictable outcomes and provides nursing services under the direction or guidance of a registered nurse, medical practitioner or other authorized healthcare professional for patients considered unstable with unpredictable outcomes. 
           
Working within the current Code of Ethics and Standards of Nursing Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia, the LPN uses a holistic caregiving and care-receiving approach, while respecting the human dignity and choice of care of the patient. 

The LPN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of Nova Scotia Health.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nurses and current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
• Basic Cardiac Life Support required
• Recent nursing experience in medical nursing preferred
• Evidence of recent education/courses relevant to the specified unit. 
• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite, E-mail, Internet, Meditech
• Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written), demonstrating a high degree of tact, judgment, courtesy, empathy and confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical patient-centered care and to function independently as well as part of a collaborative-practice team.
• Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health.
• Excellent organizational, follow-through and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, deal with crisis situations and accurately handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders, including patients, families, staff and individuals internal and external to the organization.
• Ability to adapt and understand patients’ needs, assisting them in meeting their fullest physical and emotional potential.
• Demonstrated commitment to self-development and continuous quality improvement.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly 
• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends & holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$31.74 - $35.81 hourly
$37.06 hourly with 25 years' of nursing experience

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.