About Us
For over 130 years, the Sunset Community has been a leader in supporting adults with diverse abilities to reach their full potential. We are champions of person-centered philosophy of care, and we dedicate ourselves to providing safe and supportive living, learning, and employment environments so that each individual can live a personally satisfying and meaningful life.
About You
The ideal applicant is a Licensed Practical Nurse (with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses, aka NSCN), who is:
- committed to their practice as a health clinic nurse and is dedicated to providing the best care and supports possible;
- comfortable working in a mental health/disability support setting;
- willing to take on the additional responsibility of serving as a Supervisor (care staff during business hours, all staff after hours); and
- an advocate for patients as well as a firm believer in person-centered philosophy of care;
... with a preference for LPNs who have past experience working as a CCA, PSW, RC/RCW, etc.
What we Offer
We offer our Staff Nurse Supervisors a strong benefits package, including:
- We pay all Staff Nurse/Supervisors at the top of the LPN provincial scale, with an additional $2000 per year for their supervisory responsibilities (which is reflected in base hourly wage). In addition, we offer shift premiums of $4.00 per hour for evenings and weekends (cumulative, $8.00 on weekend nights).
- This position comes with Health Insurance, including vision, dental, disability, and life insurance (HANS). It also includes one of the strongest Pension Plans in the province (NSHEPP) with shared contributions equal to 17.04% of earnings.
- We provide four weeks paid vacation in addition to two appreciation days each year. We also offer paid sick time as a short-term disability benefit.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day health clinic nursing services, such as administering medication and insulin, administering catheters, wound maintenance, urinalysis, and drawing blood.
- Provide effective, empathetic, and timely leadership to members of the Health and Holistic Services team by providing guidance and education;
- Provide comprehensive assessment of residents' needs through nursing process in assessing, planning, and evaluation to ensure the accurate collection and analysis of data, and the appropriateness of the goals and objectives supported by the Health and Holistic Services team;
- Provide and/or direct and monitor the provision of appropriate nursing interventions;
- Monitor and evaluate the supportive care provided to reach resident and make appropriate and timely adjustments to support plans as warranted;
- Complete documentation of all aspects of care and completion of reports as required by the facility (i.e. communication and incident reports);
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver in-house health services (including nurse practitioner clinics, psychiatric consults, OT, Dietitian, etc.)
- Other duties, as assigned by the Director, Health Services
Shifts are primarily 12-hours (0700-1900, 1900-0700). Occasional 8-hour shifts may be required for training or operational demands.
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of a Diploma in Practical Nursing (or equivalent) from a recognized and accredited institution.
- Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (or willing to obtain).
- Excellent Communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent Nursing assessment skills
- High attention to detail and demonstrated effective use of problem-solving and decision-making skills
Other Requirements:
- A current and original copy of a Vulnerable Persons Record Check is required upon the start of your employment
- Good judgement in the supervision of staff and solving problems;
- Self-directed, with the ability to work independently
Additional Information
The Sunset Community is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We understand that all people are unique, and welcome the fresh perspectives offered. It is our goal to use diversity and inclusion to improve our services and organization as a whole.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $71,829.89 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site childcare
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment?
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
- LPN license with NSCN (required)
Work Location: In person
