LPN job vacancy

We are a friendly practice, and we have a vacancy for an LPN to join our team.
Scope of Practice:
• The family practice LPN will offer standardized, patient-centered care to support patients in our family practice environment. Their role is complementary to the family physician and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team. The LPN will work to their full scope, supporting the health and well-being of patients from a nursing care perspective. Specifically, the LPN focuses on health assessment and practical nursing supports for patients of all ages to improve health outcomes and access to primary care services.

Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program
• Current active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia (CLPNNS)
• Certification in relevant clinical skills (Cryotherapy, PAP smears) (Desirable)
• Valid work permit to work in Canada if applicable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience in a family practice or clinical setting is an asset

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Screening:
• Basic focused health assessments and documentation (forms)
• Prenatal screening
• STI screening & counselling
• Post-hospital discharge assessments
• Medication reconciliation
• Diabetic foot screening
• Interview and assessment of forms (AISH, Long term disability, Canada Pension, Short term disability) and initiate WCB assessment
• Mental health assessments: PHQ9, GAD7, MMSE, and MOCA

Chronic Disease Management:
• Provide patient-centered, evidence-based interventions and monitoring for chronic health conditions such as:
• Arthritis
• Asthma/COPD
• Cancer
• Chronic Pain
• Diabetes
• Heart Failure
• Hypertension/Dyslipidemia
• Obesity/Weight Management
• Osteoporosis

Skills-Based Interventions:
• Basic healthy lifestyle education
• Basic wound care and application of wound dressings, splints, slings, tensors
• Ear syringing/flushing (Desirable)
• Medication administration (injections)
• Assisting with minor surgical procedures
• Immunization administration (B12, testosterone, flu/pneumonia, shingles, Hepatitis B)
• Cryotherapy (requires certification) (Desirable)
• PAP smears (requires certification) (Desirable)
• Other duties within the Canadian Nursing Association competence for LPNs

Additional Responsibilities:
• Comprehensive health assessments and documentation
• Chronic disease and injury prevention
• Healthy lifestyle coaching and education
• Case management
• Supporting physicians as a clinic resource
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Hours of Work:
• Monday – Thursday, 9 am to 6 pm (1-hour unpaid break)

Rate of Pay:
• Hourly pay depending on years of experience

Location:
Mount Uniacke Medical Centre
653A #1 Highway, PO Box 53
Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia B0N 1Z0.

Application Instructions:
• Send your CV and cover letter to: bussydrm@gmail.com ; or drop it at the medical center.

Interview date:
• To be confirmed

Start Date:
• September 2024