Licensed Practical Nurse

Title:                           Licensed Practical Nurse

Start Date:                May 2026

Term:                         Fixed-term

Accountable to:      Listuguj Community Health Center

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Summary of Function:

The function of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is to effectively deliver client care plans on behalf of LCHS Nursing and Home Care Programs.  This includes services and/or activities in the following health areas: Home Care Program, Community Clinic, Immunization Program, and the Diabetes Program. The LPN is Responsible for providing prevention and treatment services including wound care, medication management, foot care, palliative care, specimen collection, post operative care, etc., under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor.  Local travel is required.

Job Duties:

• Utilize their clinical nursing skills to effectively deliver client care plans, i.e. wound management.
• Monitor the clients’ care to ensure that the care plan is carried out according to the assessment and plan outlined by the Eligibility Review Committee (ERC).
• Monitor the client’s mental health status, i.e. family dynamics, interpersonal relationships, and report any concerns to the Home Care Nurse.
• Report any change in the status of the clients’ health immediately to the Home Care Nurse or Nurse supervisor, including emergency services when deemed necessary.
• Maintain accurate/detailed client records.
• Submit client progress reports to the Home Care Nurse and Nurse Supervisor in accordance with the reporting schedule.
• Adhere to reporting schedule for month end data reports for submission to the Home Care Data Base Entry Clerk.
• Attend internal meetings such as LCHS Staff Meetings.
• Provide medical services/treatment to community members on a rotational basis within the LCHS Community Clinic.
• Provide assistance to the Immunization Program and the Diabetes team with the execution of the program activities/requirements.
• Assist with the delivery of other LCHS programs and activities, i.e. Annual Community Wellness Fair, Flu Clinics, etc.
• Install bed rails and set up beds in homes of clients where this is a necessity.

Requirements:

• A License in good standing from the Ordre des Infirmieres et Infirmiers du Quebec (OIIQ).
• Maintain current CPR Certificate.
• Maintain Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check.
• Bilingual is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Mi’gmaq Language and Culture.
• Ability to lift heavy weights/incapacitated patients.
• Repeated standing, walking, squatting, and running throughout a standard 8-hour shift.

Submit Confidential Applications, Resumes and References to:

LMG Human Resources

17 Riverside West,

Listuguj (Quebec) G0C 2R0

LMGJOBS@listuguj.ca

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS CLOSE OF BUSINESS

Until position is filled