Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis
Req ID: 191381
Location: Eastern Zone, Sacred Heart Community Health Centre
Department: REN Dialysis NS
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1
Nursing Position
Posting Closing Date: 23-Nov-24
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About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Renal Program Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible to function within their scope of practice to provide nursing care to assigned hemodialysis patients with defined health challenges and predictable outcomes. As the acuity or complexity increases and/or outcomes are not predictable, the LPN under the supervision of the Registered Nurse provides nursing interventions, within their scope of practice.
The LPN performs the following aspects of care for assigned patients; pre-dialysis, intra-dialysis and post-dialysis patient assessment, monitoring and evaluation; set-up, dismantling, operation and troubleshooting of hemodialysis equipment and collaborates with the Registered Nurse on changes/updates to the plan of care.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing required
- Current BLS-C required
- Hemodialysis experience required
- If no applicants with the required Hemodialysis experience is successful, applicants with Med/Surg experience will be considered
- Experience with IV therapy is preferred
- Experience with needling AV fistulas and accessing central lines is preferred
- Demonstrates strong observation and critical thinking skills
- Basic computer skills are required
- Ability to perform at full scope of practice
- Ability to work in a highly technical area
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to perform duties that involve lifting, bending and stretching
- Ability to work independently in a team environment
- Competencies in other languages is an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Casual Relief Position
Compensation and Benefits
$31.74 - $35.81 hourly
$37.06 with 25 years of Licensed Practical Nursing experience.
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.