Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) FT

Job summary

The LPN provides nursing assessment, care, and treatment to clients with substance use and mental health disorders within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include administering medications, implementing care plans, and maintaining a therapeutic environment conducive to recovery.

Job details

EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are. EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians. Learn more at ehncanada.com [//ehncanada.com] Be part of the work that’s changing lives. Overview As part of an interdisciplinary team, the LPN will provide nursing assessment, care, treatment, monitoring, education, and support to clients experiencing substance use, mental health, and concurrent disorders. The LPN practices within their individual competence, organizational policies, and the professional standards and scope of practice established by the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses (ANBLPN). The LPN will administer medications and implement authorized prescriber orders in accordance with applicable legislation, regulatory standards, organizational policies, and individual competence. The LPN works collaboratively with physicians, nursing colleagues, addictions counsellors, support staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support safe, person-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care. You will be required to work all shifts, which includes days, nights and weekends. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver client care in accordance with the standards of practice, code of ethics, and scope of practice established by the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses (ANBLPN), as well as organizational policies and procedures. * Providing ongoing client care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning implementation and evaluation. * Formulate and implement client care plans in collaboration with the client and interdisciplinary team. * Safely implementing physician’s orders. * Administering medications to clients. * Maintaining current progress records on clients according to legal and ethical standards. * Orientating, facilitating and reinforcing client’s involvement in addiction treatment. * Decide and initiate on course of action in case of medical emergencies * Maintain a therapeutic environment on the unit conducive to the client learning productive patterns of living. * Providing ongoing health teaching to clients in relation to common health problems and the clients maintaining a healthy lifestyle. * Co-ordinate individual client appointments and referrals. * Actively participate with team members in the assessment, planning and evaluation of the client and his care. * Assisting the public with crisis intervention and information on addiction. * Perform other duties as outlined on shift duty lists and as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nurses with pharmacological training * Current registration and licence to practise as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses (ANBLPN), in good standing. * Current basic CPR * Recent clinical experience, including medication administration and leadership duties * Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis * Leadership /Charge experience preferred * Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills * Good problem solving and decision-making skills * Demonstrated use of proper body mechanics and ability to perform heavy lifting * Knowledge of / experience with a team based person-centered care approach * Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team * Strong understanding of professional boundaries, privacy, confidentiality, documentation, and nursing accountability. * Bilingual proficiency in English and French is preferred Employee Benefits and Perks: * Comprehensive benefits package including a yearly allowance of $2,000 for mental health and addiction services, plus $600 for various paramedical services (e.g., massage, physiotherapy) * 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health * Competitive paid time off, with an extra paid day off for your birthday, offered to eligible employees * Float Days and Recognized Statutory Holidays, providing additional flexibility and time off for eligible employees * Access to in-house fitness facilities or discounted gym memberships * Exclusive discounts through Perkopolis on entertainment, insurance, and more * Opportunities for personal and professional growth through our Education Support Assistance program * Supportive relocation opportunities due to our nationwide presence * Defined Benefit pension plan with up to a 4% employer contribution * Maternity and parental leave top-up * Discounts available at Kids & Co. Daycare. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position by analyzing application materials and generating recommendations to support human decision-making. EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources. #INDNS

What you’ll do

The LPN provides nursing assessment, care, and treatment to clients with substance use and mental health disorders within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include administering medications, implementing care plans, and maintaining a therapeutic environment conducive to recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited LPN program and hold current registration with the ANBLPN. Recent clinical experience, including medication administration and leadership duties, is required along with current basic CPR certification.

Benefits

• Mental health and addiction services allowance • Paramedical services allowance • Employee assistance program • Paid time off • Birthday paid day off • Float days • Statutory holidays • Fitness facilities • Gym membership discounts • Perkopolis discounts • Education support assistance • Relocation assistance • Defined benefit pension plan • Maternity and parental leave top-up • Daycare discounts

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing assessment
• Medication administration
• Crisis intervention
• Patient care planning
• Trauma-informed care
• Addiction treatment
• Mental health support
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Documentation
• Health teaching
• Professional boundaries
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Leadership
• Body mechanics

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services