Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation
Position Description:
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Job Title: Licenced Practical Nurse</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Job Type: Permanent Part Time</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Date Posted: March 5th, 2025</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Closing Date: Open until filled</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Work Location: Foyer Père Fiset </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Number of Positions: 1</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">We are searching for a <strong>Licenced Practical Nurse </strong>to join our team at the Foyer Père Fiset in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Hourly wage range: $28.32 – $31.48 plus and shift, and weekend premiums</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Paid breaks</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible upon hire for part-time and full-time staff) including travel insurance and an Employee and Family Assistance Program</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Vacation accrual</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Pension plan with employer contribution</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">A $1,000 retention bonus in return for a 2-year commitment (paid upon completion of probationary period)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>About the Job</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="background: white;"><span style="color: #000000;">Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of Resident Care Plans;</span></li> <li style="background: white;"><span style="color: #000000;">Provides leadership to Resident Care staff and oversees provision of quality of health services respecting the client’s right to individualized planning of health services; </span></li> <li style="background: white;"><span style="color: #000000;">Works with Management and Resident Care Staff to promote communication and compliance on company policies and procedures;</span></li> <li style="background: white;"><span style="color: #000000;">Administers and records prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice;</span></li> <li style="background: white;"><span style="color: #000000;">Applies dressings and treatments according to physicians’ orders and policy;</span></li> <li style="background: white;"><span style="color: #000000;">Assists with supervision, support, and evaluation of job performance of Resident Care staff. </span></li> </ul> <p style="background: white;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="background: white;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>About You</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="background: white;"><span style="color: #000000;">You are registered (or eligible to be registered) with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing;</span></li> <li style="background: white;"><span style="color: #000000;">You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays;</span></li> <li style="background: white;"><span style="color: #000000;">You can provide a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening upon hire;</span></li> <li style="background: white;"><span style="color: #000000;">You have experience working with the elderly in a seniors’ living or long-term care environment;</span></li> <li style="background: white;"><span style="color: #000000;">Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course is considered an asset;</span></li> <li style="background: white;"><span style="color: #000000;">You have a valid CPR & First Aid Certification.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>About Us</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation (CIMHC)</strong> is a Not-for-Profit Corporation under the authority of the Municipality of the County of Inverness. The Corporation is comprised of four (4) separate entities: two (2) Long Term Care Homes; Inverary Manor, (located in Inverness, NS) and Foyer Père Fiset (located in Cheticamp, NS) and two (2) Small Option Homes; Koster Huis (Mabou, NS) and Port Hood Small Options (Port Hood, NS). </span></p> <p style="background: white;"><strong><span style="color: black;">Foyer Père Fiset</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> is a 71-bed long-term care facility (10 which are RCF level and 1 respite room) located in Cheticamp, a traditional Acadian fishing village situated along the picturesque Cabot Trail, nestled between the majestic mountains of the Cape Breton Island highlands and the shining waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Construction of a new modern state-of-the-art replacement facility is expected to begin in the fall of 2023 and open to residents in 2025.</span></p> <p>Foyer Père Fiset values diversity in our workplace and we welcome all applicants. Only those who selected for an interview will be contacted. </p> <p>*Our company policy requires all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19</p>