Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpna) Pcn 1005253

JOB PURPOSE

The LPN provides Primary Health Care services, Illness/Injury Prevention, Chronic Disease Management, and Community Development services, using a population health approach in an interdisciplinary team of health providers. In keeping with the clinic plan, the provincial CHC framework, and the Community Health Nursing Standards, the service model is based on the principles of primary health care with the primary goal of supporting communities in meeting their health care needs.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the LPN provides safe, competent, ethical and compassionate care to patients and families. The LPN performs duties and responsibilities under the direction and in collaboration with a Registered Nurse or duly qualified medical practitioner or pharmacist.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an approved school for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Must be currently registered with the NB Association of Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and a collaborative practice work structure.
• Ability to function within the LPN scope of practice.
• Demonstrates initiative, good judgment and the ability to set priorities.
• Consistently demonstrates effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• High regard for confidentiality.
• Relevant work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the past five years.
• Willing to complete any relevant advanced competency education.
• Maintains annually, CPR and other online learning requirements
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

• As a member of the interdisciplinary team provide quality patient and family care in a primary care clinic environment within scope of LPN practice.
• Patient care responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to specimen collection and preparation for transport; in house lab testing i.e. glucometer readings; performing patient vital signs and other assessments; collecting and reporting pertinent patient information; collaboration on patient care plans and documentation as per nursing standards.

Community and Primary Health

• Participates in the planning and programming of clinic services through active involvement on committees and sharing information about perceived health needs and problems within the community
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of community clinics, i.e., Flu Campaigns.
• Maintains good public relations and promotes a collegial and collaborative working relationship with CHC staff, volunteers, patients and partners in the community.
• Actively participates in planned primary health care programs.

Communication and Professional Accountability

• Promotes positive relationships with patients, families and community partners.
• Works collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Promotes effective inter-departmental and facility communication.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and members of the interdisciplinary team with a high regard for confidentiality.

• Communicates clinical/administrative concerns to Facility Administrator or designate.
• Demonstrates commitment to work in a professional manner in the workplace.
• Assumes responsibility for renewing and maintaining active licensure with their provincial regulatory authority annually

Education

• Attends in-services and continuing education programs for personal development and participates in formal educational programs.
• Willingly shares nursing-related knowledge and skills with other staff members.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competence/certification including annual
• Participates in the orientation of new staff.

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon's Terms of Employment

COMPETENCIES

• Achieve Results
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention To Detail
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Commitment and Engagement
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Engages Others
• Flexibility
• Information Gathering
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Relations
• Leads Self
• Mentoring
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Relationship Management
• Results Orientation
• Strategic Communication
• Stress Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Training

Interested? Apply Today?

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.