Licensed Practical Nurse

1 week ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority as a Pressure Injury Prevention Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating facility and unit-based pressure injury initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement pressure injury prevention strategies
  • Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of existing and new pressure injury prevention initiatives
  • Provide education and support to unit and facility-based teams on pressure injury prevention best practices
  • Contribute to advancing pressure injury prevention practice within teams in Central Zone
  • Practice within the LPN professional, legal, and ethical standards and be accountable for actions and decisions
Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses
  • Current LPN registration (in good standing) with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
  • Minimum of 3 years full-time clinical experience within the last 5 years in an area with exposure to pressure injury prevention and management practices
  • BLS-C (HCP) certification
  • Working knowledge of best practices for pressure injury prevention
  • Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills in varied contexts
  • Demonstrated initiative and innovative problem-solving
  • Skilled in the facilitation of practice development
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Suite and computer documentation systems
Preferred Qualifications
  • Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) certification
  • Competencies in other languages, French preferred
What We Offer
  • $31.12 - $35.11 hourly
  • $60, - $68, annually
  • $36.33 hourly ($70, annually) with 25 years' Licensed Practical Nursing experience
  • Benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan


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