Licensed Practical Nurse

Description:

• Assumes responsibility for coordinating/planning resident care on their designated shift.
• Directs all levels of nursing staff on the designated shift by ensuring that optimal quality of care is provided to all residents.
• Fosters the client-focused multi-disciplinary team approach to resident care.
• Practices within the CLPNM standards of nursing care and in accordance with Simkin Centre policies and procedures.
• Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures.
   

Qualifications

EDUCATION
 

• Current registration in the College of Licensed Practical Nurses (CLPNM).
• Current certification in Heart Saver or B.C.L.S.
• Continuing education courses related to gerontology, ethics and leadership and upgrading in current nursing skills are an asset.
   

Skills And Experience
 

• Preferred three years experience in Geriatric and/or Rehabilitative Nursing.
• Must possess good organization and communication skills.
• Must have a high level of human relations skills.
   

Other
 

• Must be innovative, self-motivated and progressive.
• Must have a good performance and attendance record.