ROLE: Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care | Temporary Contract | 7-10 Shifts Available | New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Local Temporary Contract
7- 10 Shifts Available
8HR Shifts
$54/HR
AGENCY CONTRACT THROUGH HERO CARE
HERO CARE has a proven track record in providing our contract/travel nurses with a variety of exciting, positive and unique working experiences. Our team is now expanding our staffing services to provide contracts to Registered Nurses across Canada!
QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:
- Licensed Practical Nurse License in good standing with the Provincial College of Nurses
- Current CPR
- Minimum 1 year experience
SKILLS & ABILITY:
- Medical knowledge
- Patience
- Compassion
- Kindness
- Critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of infection control practices
- Observational skills
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules
- Communication skills
- Empathy
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
- Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
- Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
- Provides routine care for patients.
- Observes patients’ health.
- Reviews medical charts.
- Accompanies patients to their rooms.
- Assists physicians and registered nurses.
- Communicates with patients and their families.
- Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler.
- Prepares specimens for lab courier.
- Administers medications.
- Provides wound care.
- Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.
- Assists with patient comfort.
- Monitor catheters.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Admitting new residents
- Assisting physicians during rounds of residents’ rooms
- Assigning and delegating duties to non-licensed nursing staff
- Monitoring resident care and supervising other nursing staff
- Performing ongoing assessments of residents’ physical and mental health
- Explaining procedures and treatment protocols to residents
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must comply with:
- Human Resource, Corporation, and Department Policies
- Must provide satisfactory vulnerable sector check
- Must maintain Registered Nurse class license with the Provincial College of Nurses
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. To learn more about our company and the exciting opportunities we have to offer on our app, please visit our website at https://www.yourherocare.com/ . We look forward to connecting with you!
