Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Are you passionate about enhancing lives and nurturing fulfilling experiences for the elderly?

Do you possess a strong dedication to positively impacting the lives of seniors and other vulnerable individuals? Are you seeking a position that provides flexibility and the chance to engage closely with clients on your preferred schedule?

Nurse Next Door offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference!

As a nurse of the Nurse Next Door team, you'll benefit from:
— Competitive compensation: Earn $35 per hour

— Flexible scheduling: Work on your terms, with the option for extended visits at the same location

— Personalized care: Provide tailored support directly to clients, ensuring top-quality care

— Placement options: Work across various settings, including facilities and hospitals

— Ongoing support: Access our Care Services Center 24/7 for assistance

— Comprehensive onboarding and training: Participate in shadow shifts and mentorship programs

— Career development: Advance both personally and professionally with growth opportunities

— Group benefits: Enjoy health benefits after probation if minimum hours are met

Responsibilities include:

• Administering medications, providing treatments, and delivering health education
• Assisting with personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship
• Supporting clients with daily activities, transfers, mobility, and exercises
• Encouraging clients to engage in activities they enjoy

Qualifications:

— LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) certification without restrictions

— Driver's license without restrictions and own car

— Current CPR certification

— Up-to-date criminal record check with a Vulnerable Sector Search

— Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

— Ability to work independently and reliably

— Strong work ethic, dependability, and a positive demeanour

— Capacity to follow instructions, solve problems, and communicate effectively

— Fluency in English; proficiency in other languages is beneficial

— Access to reliable transportation for timely client visits

Join us in our mission to enhance lives – starting with yours!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Salary: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

• NON-CONDITIONAL LPN / RN certificate issued by NS government (required)
• NON-CONDITIONAL local Driving Licence (required)
• Do you Live in Nova Scotia? (required)

Work Location: In person