Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital

Department: OPWZ Acute Medical Unit SSRH

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

CUPE Nursing Position

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates as a Collaborative Care member in the provision of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals and families for the Medical Unit.

The LPN applies practical nursing theory in the assessment of patients, collaboration in the development of the nursing care plan, implementation of the care plan and ongoing evaluation of the patient. The LPN provides nursing services independently for patients considered stable with predictable outcomes and provides nursing services under the direction or guidance of a registered nurse, medical practitioner or other authorized healthcare professional for patien...