LPN / LVN - General Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Long Term Care
Duration: 4 weeks
Shift: 4 days
Hours per Shift: 11.25 hours
Experience: Minimum years of experience required
License: Licensed Practical Nurse
Certifications: Current LPN license
Must-Have:
IV initiation and IV medication administration competencies
Description:The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing care for patients with defined health challenges and predictable outcomes.The LPN collaborates with patients and the health care team in their practice.As patient acuity or complexity increases, the LPN, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse,



provides necessary nursing interventions while adhering to their scope of practice.The Registered Nurse retains accountability for the assignment and/or delegation of patient care activities to the LPN.However, the LPN is accountable for their individual actions or practices.The LPN is expected to comply with documentation processes.It is significant for external staff with IV initiation and medication administration competencies to check with the Charge Nurse in each unit regarding their approval for those practices.The LPN should also verify which medications are authorized for administration.

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📌 LPN / LVN - General (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Cynet Health
📍 Nova Scotia