Casual – LPN – Waterville Location - Jobs in Waterville, NS

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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE- CasualKings Regional Rehabilitation Centre is currently seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, creative individuals asLicensed Practical Nurses for casual employment. As a member of the KRRC Team, you will play an activerole in the implementation of our programs and services supporting persons with intellectual disabilities andvarious diagnosis towards a client-centred alliance fostering independence, community integration, lifeexperiences and supported decision making.Position ScopeUnder the direction of the Program Manager or designate, provides holistic care for the physical, mental andspiritual health of clients. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, provides and coordinates client carewithing the Licensed Practical Nursing scope of practice in accordance with the goals, mission andphilosophy of KRRC.The position responsibilities are, but not limited to: Maintains and promotes health and safety standards and procedures in accordance with KRRCprogram and client care standards as well as in accordance with recognized provincialLicensed Practical Nursing standards, including ethical guidelines. Provides holistic care for the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the client. Communicates pertinent information, such as changes in clients’ conditions or behaviours tothe immediate supervisor in order to maintain continuity of client programs. Works with individual clients in increasing daily living skills through a process of assessing,planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies for positive programming. Provide clients with a safe, hygienic, and secure learning environment by coaching throughexample healthy and active living skills (including nutrition, exercise, and personal hygiene). Assists with uncontrolled behaviour of clients including assisting with crisis control. Documents pertinent data in a clear, concise manner consistent with KRRC standards andpolicies. Maintains and promotes good working relationships within the organization as a whole andwith outside contacts. Complies with the Quality Improvement Program by participating in the continual developmentof the program. Demonstrates sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the frameworkof the unit and the organization’s policies and procedures. Demonstrates a sound knowledge and skill in administration and monitoring effects of clients’medications. Demonstrates initiative in promoting continuous learning and is aware of the best practices thatwill enhance each individual client program. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of clients’ individual program plansin conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates the ability to assess client who may have episodes of acute illness andimplement a plan of action in accordance with professional practice standards. Participates in a team approach to enhance client programming and care by attending staff,client programming and committee meetings. Coordinates the care of the units under the supervision of the Program Leader, ProgramManager or Senior Registered Nurse. Performs a preceptor-ship role in the education of students and new staff that are learning andorienting to the program. Participates in in-services and staff development programs based on continued learning needs. Promotes the mission of quality client programming by performing other related tasks andduties that may be assigned or required, in order to maintain proficient work-flows.Required Qualifications: Must be a graduate of a recognized LPN program and currently registered in NS. Experience withperson who have intellectual disabilities and behavioural challenges would be an asset. Mustdemonstrate leadership skill in coordinating client and unit programs. Must also possess anddemonstrate by example; analytical and conceptual thinking, interpersonal skills, relationship building,client services orientation, self-control, sharing knowledge and developing potential in others. Possesspersonal values such as respect, dignity, empowerment and tolerance in conjunction with KRRCvalues and philosophy. Must provide proof of COVID-19 double vaccination as per the government mandate. CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. (NOTE: KRRC offers NVCI to successful candidates who needthis course, at the employee’s expense.) Availability to work weekdays, weekends and holidays; shift work; days, evenings and nights. Required to provide Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check. Regular and consistent attendance is requiredKings Regional Rehabilitation Centre Offers: Pay rate $28.3268 per hour, PLUS weekend and shift premiums. Option to join pension plan after 24 continuous months with required hours per calendar yearfor casual employees. Opportunities for temporary and permanent internal positions Opportunities for continuous learning with in-house training and professional development. KRRC is an equal opportunity employer who values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The successful applicant will have a positive attitude, honesty and integrity and will havethe ability to work within a team atmosphere.Please forward your application, including cover letter/resume with 2 professional references, to HumanResources.Email: hr@krrc.ns.caWebsite: http://www.krrc.ns.ca/careers-training-opportunities/employment-opportunities/We appreciate all applications, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.Quick Apply

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