Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

NURSING CARE

• Utilize nursing knowledge and skills implementing basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned clients
• Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards
• Administer medication accurately, observing client response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record
  • Accurate charting of medication administration
  • Proper disposal of medication
  • Perform limited I.V. therapy procedures on those clients receiving peripherally inserted intravenous fluids, as delegated by and observed by an RN (Community Hospice Care)
• Verify the type of solution being administered
• Evaluate the infusion site and the extremity for possible infiltration
• Verify the intravenous according to the prescribed flow rate
• Discontinue the intravenous at the appropriate time
  • Taking vital signs such as blood pressure, weight and temperature
• Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
  • Bowel care
  • Monitoring fluid and food intake and output

CLIENT ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

• Assist client with showering, bathing and bed washes
• Assist client with oral hygiene, brushing teeth, and cleaning of dentures
• Assist with dressing and grooming of clients
• Observation of basic skin integrity & reporting skin condition to the Manager or Nurse Team Lead
• Facial shaves of male clients, and hair care

CLIENT MOBILITY

• Assist clients to transfer from bed to chair
• Assists clients to change position in bed
• Range of motion (ROM)
• Assists families with client transfers and manual handling (including mechanical lift)

CLIENT TOILETING

• Assist clients to toilet
• Provide bedpan/urinal
• Emptying, measuring and recording urine from urine collecting drainage bags

OTHER

• Maintain the confidentiality, privacy and dignity of clients
• Demonstrate empathy towards clients and their families
• Act tactfully and diplomatically with sensitive situations
• Risks exist in all settings, as such ensure tasks you complete are done so in a safe manner, according to New Dawn Homecare policies to always protect the safety of clients
• Timely reporting of all safety incidents by notifying Manager immediately
• Follow proper protocol on hand washing and hand hygiene techniques
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures such as wearing PPEs when necessary
• Be conscientious of any hazards in the home environment and to act accordingly in meeting the safety and protection needs of the client
• Active involvement in New Dawn Homecare Violence Prevention and Control program to ensure you recognize workplace violence, minimize and prevent it, and respond appropriately if it occurs
• Encourage clients and families to be involved in care, if appropriate
• Observe, document, and report any emotional or physical changes noted in the client’s condition to the Manager or Nurse Team Lead
• Complete charting documents for every shift and submit to the office on a weekly basis
• Organize time and resources based on the individual needs of clients
• Maintain the confidentiality of clients and organizational proprietary information
• Participate in internal team meetings as required
• Look for potential improvements and help implement solutions
• Maintain quality, safety and the confidentiality of employees, clients, and volunteers
• Maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity so as to portray New Dawn in a positive manner, consistent with its values and vision
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, engaging in professional networks, and participating in professional organizations
• Respond to the needs of others with effective communication, mutual respect, and consistent follow through to build trust and workplace relationships
• Promote the mission and values of New Dawn both internally and externally
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager New Dawn Homecare

Qualifications

• Registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) and graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum one (1) year nursing experience in a community setting
• Valid and up-to-date First Aid & CPR certification
• Clear criminal records check
• Compassion and empathy
• Experience working with and advocating for vulnerable populations
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with guidance from others
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with others; to work together towards a shared goal
• Highly organized and ability to work well under pressure
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite of programs and applications
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
• Understands servant leadership and community-focus as central to the work

Work Conditions

• Some travel may be necessary
• Some bending and lifting is required to clean/maintain home
• Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals
• Some evening and weekend work may be required
• Overtime as required