Company : IWK HealthReq ID : 219096Department/Program : AIS Addictions/Concurrent 24/7, Mental Health And AddictionsLocation : HalifaxType of Employment : Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for 1 year x 1 position(s)Start Date : June 2026Union Status : NSGEU Hlthcare, Nursing Bargaining UnitCompensation : $31.7374 - $34.0857/hrClosing Date : June 07, 2026 (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)The OpportunityReporting to the Manager through the Team Leader, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a member of an interdisciplinary care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of clients/families. The LPN is responsible and accountable to the public for their own practice according to the standards defined by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN), Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics and Standards, and policies and procedures of the IWK. The LPN provides care independently to patients/families who have well defined and established care needs; coping mechanismsand supports systems in place; well controlled or managed health conditions; little fluctuation in condition over time; obvious signs andsymptoms; predictable, localized,and manageable responses; predictable outcomes; and predictable changes in health condition. The LPN works within a multi-disciplinary team to provide care to children/youth who have chronic and persistent mental health disorders with serious/profound functional impairment and/or severe disruptive behavior disorder. The LPN is responsible for medication administration facilitation, admission nursing assessment and other assigned duties associated with providing care. The LPN would provide care, under the guidance and direction, and in collaboration and consultation, with a Registered Nurse and/or physician and /or other appropriate health care provider when care needs are not well defined or established or changing; coping mechanismsand supports are unknown,



not functioning or not in place; health condition not well controlled or managed; frequent monitoring andreassessment required; fluctuating assessment; unpredictable outcomes and unpredictable changes in health condition. The LPN applies practical nursing theory in the assessment of patients, collaboration in the development of the nursing care plan, implementation of the care plan and ongoing evaluation of the patient. The LPN works in consultation with RN/LPN colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients/clients. In accepting care, the LPN considers: patient/client factors, nurse factors such as competence, environmental factors, Health Centre policies and job description.Hours of Work7.5 and/or 11.25 hour shifts; Monday-Friday, and Weekends; Days, Evenings and NightsYour QualificationsGraduate from an approved Practical Nurse Program, 2-year diploma program required.Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN) required.Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, required.Recent clinical experience that includes administration of medication and health assessments is required.Non‑violent Crisis Intervention certification preferred.Previous psychiatric nursing experience required.Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to request and accept direction as required is essential.Demonstrated critical thinking required within scope of practice including clinical judgment, problem‑solving skills and robust decision‑making ability.Demonstrated professional manner required, along with effective interpersonal and communication skills.Must have demonstrated initiative, effective time management and organizational skills.Demonstrated commitment to professional development and skills.Valid Class 5 Drivers License required and willingness to drive program van when needed.Competency in other languages considered an asset.An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse, Adolescent Intensive Services 24/7 - C$31.7 - C$34.1 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 IWK Health
📍 Winnipeg