Casual Licensed Practical Nurse - MHA Campus - 172306

Casual Licensed Practical Nurse

(Transition Unit)

Health PEI

Location – Provincial Addiction Treatment Facility, Charlottetown

Casual (UPSE) Position

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we're inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you'll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you're passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Health PEI values the different ideas,perspectivesand backgrounds that a diverse,equitableand inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authenticselvesto work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI abettermore inclusive employer and healthcare system.

We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation,languageor other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The Licensed Practical Nurse will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse in caring for patients admitted to the Transition Unit.

Duties:

• assisting with and completing assessment and gathering information on new admissions including documenting a recent medical, psychiatric and substance abuse history assessing patients in withdrawal, observing for signs and symptoms of withdrawal seizures, DTs and hallucinations;
• assisting with screening for admission, admissions and discharges;
• providing personal cares to an assigned patient list during each shift;
• administrating medication, and observing and reporting patient reaction and response to treatments and medication;
• monitoring and observing patients, making it safer for other patients and preventing unexpected absence without leave attempts;
• helping maintain a therapeutic milieu for growth of patients and implementing behavioural management techniques;
• assisting in the implementation of the case plan through encouraging and supporting clients in the withdrawal process;
• daily documentation of client notes and keeping other team members informed of progress or issues at shift change;
• transporting patients to various sessions and taking patients to appointments with the in-house doctor;
• performing other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• successful completion of an approved course of study for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• active or eligible for registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Prince Edward Island.
• demonstrates application of knowledge of client's physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs, which includes clients with chronic illnesses.
• demonstrates an alignment with health PEI's mission, vision and values, including honesty, integrity in personal and professional behaviour.
• capable of sustained physical activity.
• have a good previous work and attendance record.
• current in CPR, BCLS, TLR, WHIMIS All Hazards Codes, and annual re-certifications, required;
• demonstrated a professional presence and model professional behaviour;
• knowledge of chronic illnesses is required;
• must be able to work well independently and under supervision.
• ability to work as a member of the clients care team (interdisciplinary team), requesting and accepting direction as required.
• ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills.
• able to provide physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual care to the client being cared for.
• The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector checks prior to beginning employment

Other Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with clients with substance use would be considered an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The \"Notification of Successful Candidates\" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Salary Range: $36.31- $43.31 per hour including 12% in lieu of benefits (Level LPN - UPSE)

Bi-Weekly Hours: On Demand

Closing Date: Open until Filled