Coffey Dermatology

Dermatology Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-Time)

Overview:

Reporting to the Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a member of the nursing team who is responsible for providing nursing care and treatment services for both medical and cosmetic patients/clients in a fast-paced dermatology clinic environment where accuracy and efficiency are paramount.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

- Fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a Licensed Practical Nurse with a pleasant demeanor while providing excellent customer service.
- Ensure nursing/biomedical equipment and supplies are used, maintained and stored in a safe, clean, and efficient manner. Reports unsafe or faulty equipment to the Physician.
- Complete required documentation such as biopsy reports, bloodwork and scheduling.
- Ensure written documentation is maintained as per Company policy and procedures with respect to confidentiality and security.
- Triage and assess patients.
- Provide surgical assistance with biopsies and minor dermatological procedures as sanctioned by the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses.
- Perform cosmetic procedures including, but not limited to microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and laser treatments.
- Nurse procedure clinic (LN2, wart treatment, suture removal, injections)
- Administer biologic medications and other treatments through IM and/or SC injections while monitoring patient responses.
- Provide patient education, including instruction and support regarding self-injection and medication administration.
- Deliver phototherapy treatments and monitor patients throughout treatment while maintaining accurate clinical documentation
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Management

Abilities and Skills:

- Strong commitment to providing outstanding patient care.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in working with the nursing team, as well as the general public.




- Excellent organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task and in a quick-paced environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the ability to resolve contentious or sensitive issues, or situations requiring conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated willingness to give and receive constructive feedback while respecting the knowledge and opinions of others.
- Professional, open, friendly, autonomous, team player, responsive and positive.
- Ability to apply tact, discretion and sound judgement.
- Trustworthy, reliable, dependable.
- Shows initiative and commitment to excellence.
- Knowledgeable of the importance of compiling with internal policies and procedures.
- Ability to follow direction and complete medical documentation.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, motivating, compassionate and caring person who has demonstrated a passion to work in the health care sector.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Experience and Education:

- Successful completion of an approved Practical Nursing Program and maintains current licensure in good standing with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses.
- Familiarity with phototherapy and biologic medications is preferred.
- 1 year previous experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Experience in the field of dermatology is considered an asset.
- Current BLS certification.
- Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Work Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, for a total of 24 hours per week, with specific daily hours to be determined.

Required Documentation:

- Criminal Record Check that has been issued in the past six months
- Current BLS certificate
- Nursing medical form
- Three references

Pay: $26.00 per hour Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Benefits

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- St. John's, NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:
- english (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Nursing License (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Dermatology Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-Time) (St. John's)
🏢 Dr. Joseph F. Coffey Dermatologist
📍 St. John's