Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Job Summary: In accordance with Hospice plans and policies the Licensed Practical Nurse plays a vital role in the delivery of care to Hospice patients and families.

Hours: Position involves shift work – 12- & 8-hour shifts.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Report to the Nurse Manager/charge nurse as part of the care team, the LPN assists with the organization and delivery of end-of-life care.
• Practice at full scope in a manner consistent with professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice for LPNS.
• Assess, plan, evaluate and implement patient-centred care.
• Administers medications and provides treatments according to Physician’s orders, following all medication management policies, guidelines, and scope of practice.
• Responsible for communicating patient status/needs to Physicians and providing symptom control to patients based on patient-centred assessments.
• Assist in the development of patient-directed care plans involving all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain standards of accurate and concise documentation and reporting.
• Provide direct patient care and assist with ADLs such as bathing, dressing, skin care, and mobilizing when necessary.
• Provide ongoing teaching, education and support to patients/families in a caring, non-judgmental manner.
• Delegate tasks and duties to other members of care team in a caring, professional manner.
• Assumes a leadership role and provide leadership to care team and oversees the provision of quality health services, respecting the patient’s right to individualized planning of end-of-life care.
• Facilitate teamwork among the care team and foster a positive work environment.
• Act as an advocate on behalf of patients, families, and co-workers.
• With support from the organization maintain an optimal level of wellbeing and balance and display behaviour consistent with adherence to organization standards.

Skills and Qualifications:

The LPN is a responsible professional with current registration and experience in end-of-life care.

• LPN license in good standing
• Caring & Compassionate
• Team player
• Organized, takes initiative.
• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Use sound judgment, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Fluent in English, spoken French an asset.

Interested applicants are invited to send their resume to Director of Nursing, Monique Corbett at mcorbett@hospicefredericton.ca for consideration.