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Staff Nurse/Supervisor (LPN) Temporary Full Time

The Sunset Community -
Pugwash, NS

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From $34.53 an hour
11 hours ago

Qualifications

Nursing
Medication administration
Phlebotomy
LPN
Communication skills
Nursing

Full job description

This position is a Temporary Position beginning as soon as possible until January 2028.

About Us

For over 130 years, the Sunset Community has been a leader in supporting adults with diverse abilities to reach their full potential. We are champions of person-centered philosophy of care, and we dedicate ourselves to providing safe and supportive living, learning, and employment environments so that each individual can live a personally satisfying and meaningful life.

About You

The ideal applicant is a Licensed Practical Nurse (with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses, aka NSCN), who is:

committed to their practice as a health clinic nurse and is dedicated to providing the best care and supports possible;
comfortable working in a mental health/disability support setting;
willing to take on the additional responsibility of serving as a Supervisor (care staff during business hours, all staff after hours); and
an advocate for patients as well as a firm believer in person-centered philosophy of care;

... with a preference for LPNs who have past experience working as a CCA, PSW, RC/RCW, etc.

What we Offer

We offer our Staff Nurse Supervisors a strong benefits package, including:

We pay all Staff Nurse/Supervisors at the top of the LPN provincial scale, with an additional $2000 per year for their supervisory responsibilities (which is reflected in base hourly wage). In addition, we offer shift premiums of $4.00 per hour for evenings and weekends (cumulative, $8.00 on weekend nights).
This position comes with Health Insurance, including vision, dental, and basic life insurance (HANS). It also includes one of the strongest Pension Plans in the province (NSHEPP) with shared contributions equal to 17.04% of earnings.
We provide four weeks paid vacation in addition to two appreciation days each year. We also offer paid sick time as a short-term disability benefit.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day health clinic nursing services, such as administering medication and insulin, administering catheters, wound maintenance, urinalysis, and drawing blood.
Provide effective, empathetic, and timely leadership to members of the Health and Holistic Services team by providing guidance and education;
Provide comprehensive assessment of residents' needs through nursing process in assessing, planning, and evaluation to ensure the accurate collection and analysis of data, and the appropriateness of the goals and objectives supported by the Health and Holistic Services team;
Provide and/or direct and monitor the provision of appropriate nursing interventions;
Monitor and evaluate the supportive care provided to reach resident and make appropriate and timely adjustments to support plans as warranted;
Complete documentation of all aspects of care and completion of reports as required by the facility (i.e. communication and incident reports);
Work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver in-house health services (including nurse practitioner clinics, psychiatric consults, OT, Dietitian, etc.)
Other duties, as assigned by the Director, Health Services

Shifts are primarily 12-hours (0700-1900, 1900-0700). Occasional 8-hour shifts may be required for training or operational demands.

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of a Diploma in Practical Nursing (or equivalent) from a recognized and accredited institution.
Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (or willing to obtain).
Excellent Communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
Excellent Nursing assessment skills
High attention to detail and demonstrated effective use of problem-solving and decision-making skills

Other Requirements:

A current and original copy of a Vulnerable Persons Record Check is required upon the start of your employment
Good judgement in the supervision of staff and solving problems;
Self-directed, with the ability to work independently

Additional Information

The Sunset Community is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We understand that all people are unique, and welcome the fresh perspectives offered. It is our goal to use diversity and inclusion to improve our services and organization as a whole.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $34.53 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
On-site childcare
On-site gym
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care
Wellness program

Application question(s):

Are you willing to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment?

Experience:

LPN: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

LPN license with NSCN (required)

Work Location: In person

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