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Casual Licensed Practical Nurse
CASUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (UPSE)


Department: Health PEI
Location:Tyne Valley Health Centre, Tyne Valley

(COMMENCING IMMEDIATELY)

The Licensed Practical Nurse coordinates the utilization of examination rooms by physicians and advanced practice nurses in a multi-disciplinary team environment within Tyne Valley Health Centre. The position assists physicians and advanced practice nurses before, during, and after the patient examination. This position reports to the Primary Care Coordinator West. Duties may include:

∙ perform the standard functions of a certified LPN including vital sign assessment, injections, etc.;

∙ participate in health promotion programs as required;

∙ help the team identify patient and family health needs and provide appropriate teaching for health promotion/disease management;

∙ may be assigned to work with a specific physician or advanced practice nurse;

∙ performing other related duties.

Bi-Weekly Hours: Days, Evenings, and weekends / 7.5 and 11.25 hour shifts. Casual employees are called on short notice to relieve staff that are on leave or unavailable for work.

Qualifications:

∙ The successful applicant will possess a valid license with the Licensed Practical Nurses Association / Registrar of Prince Edward Island;

∙ Demonstrate ability in dealing with the public in a professional, helpful and courteous manner;

∙ Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential;

∙ Maintain highly confidential information;

∙ Demonstrate proficiency working in a computerized environment that includes word processing, e-mail and scheduling;

∙ Must be willing to work in a multi-disciplinary team; and,

∙ The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record.

∙ The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory criminal records check prior to beginning employment Other:

∙ Knowledge of community resources is an asset.

∙ Experience in working in a primary care environment is an asset.

∙ The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory criminal records check prior to beginning employment.

Preference will be given to UPSE applicants

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

THIS COMPETITION IS OPEN TO MALE AND FEMALE APPLICANTS

Salary Range:	$22.86 - 24.87 per hour
Posting ID:	107005-0911WPTI
Closing Date:	Ongoing Recrutiment
Contact email:	apply@gov.pe.ca
	Please contact the PEI Public Service Commission at 902-368-4080, prior to the closing date, if you do not receive a confirmation that we received your e-mail.

How to Apply for this Position


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If you would rather not apply online, simply return an application form (clearly marked with competition number 107005-0911WPTI) to:


PEI Public Service Commission
c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É.
120 Harbour Drive,
Summerside, PEI C1N 5L2

Applications may be sent by fax to (902)888-8083. Due to the fact that receipt of applications by fax cannot be guaranteed, applicants transmitting their applications by fax may wish to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date to (902) 888-8013.