Fredericton Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpna) Pcn 1151185 [Horizon Health Network]

JOB PURPOSE

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, plans, prioritizes and implements patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse; promotes patients' self care and appropriately assists with their activities of daily living; documents patient care, identifying and reporting pertinent information to the Registered Nurse; porters patients/supplies to and from various areas of the hospital; responds to Codes and assists with emergency response procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. May be reassigned throughout the department as required.

Essential Qualifications

• The candidate must have successfully completed the ANBLPN requirements for medication administration including injectables. LPN's who have not passed medications in the past 24 months must successfully complete 6 RN supervised medication passes to be deemed qualified.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required.
• Must be currently registered with the N.B Association of Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Emergency/Critical Care experience.
• Current CVAD certification
• Good work record.
• Graduation from an approved school for Licensed Practical Nurses
• Demonstrated competency in the following nursing skills: blood glucose testing using a diagnostic device; IV therapy (line maintenance/insertions); insertion and maintenance of urinary catheters; phlebotomy; dressings; medication administration; and cast removal.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Current BCLS Certification – C level.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to perform duties of the position- i.e. heavy lifts and transfers, sustained chest compressions, subduing violent individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of work
• Performs the duties of the position including responding to codes within the facility
• Administration of oral and IV medications
• Prioritizes and delivers complex patient care
• Responds to emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities

COMPETENCIES

• Planning and prioritizing work
• Assessment skills
• Patient/client focus
• Emotional Intelligence
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Professionalism
• Critical thinking
• Decision making
• Problem solving
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

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

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.