Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Overview

Provides nursing services to residents in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practice Nurses.

Duties

· Provides assistance to residents in activities of daily living such as bathing and toileting.

· Administers medications as per order and documents on medical records as per protocol.

· Provides guidance and direction to other care team members.

· Transfers and positions residents using proper body mechanics and equipment such as mechanical lefts and transfer belts.

· Responds to resident call bells.

· Assists residents at meal time including tray set-ups, feeding and supervision of residents.

· Monitors resident’s food, fiber and fluid intake and assists as necessary.

· Follows established bowel care routine such as administration of suppositories, enemas and ostomy care.

· Communicates with residents, families, team members, health care professionals and/or other departments within the nursing home concerning resident’s needs.

· Assists residents with prosthetics, hearing aids, mobilization, range of motion and exercises.

· Transports residents to and from in-house activities, such as meals and pastoral events.

· Administers tube feeding as per order.

· Performs and records glucose monitoring.

· Provides catheterization and catheter care.

· Collects specimen such as sputum, urine and stools.

· Provides palliative care to the residents and support to the families.

· Provides postmortem care.

· Obtains and records resident’s weight.

· Monitors and calibrates oxygen therapy as ordered.

Skills

• Proven experience in nursing home, hospital, acute care, dementia care, pediatrics, or hospice settings
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and medication administration protocols
• Experience working with electronic health records.
• Skilled in patient care techniques including wound management, pain control, and mobility assistance
• Ability to handle laboratory procedures like phlebotomy and specimen collection
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Compassionate attitude with a focus on delivering empathetic senior care.

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives through compassionate nursing care. We value professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to ongoing learning in the healthcare field.

Pay: $35.14-$39.63 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person