New Dawn

Full-Time Part-Time Casual Union

Weekdays Weekends Evenings Nights Shift On-Call Holidays

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

NURSING CARE

·         Utilize nursing knowledge and skills implementing basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned clients

·         Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards

·         Administer medication accurately, observing client response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record

o   Accurate charting of medication administration

o   Proper disposal of medication

o   Perform limited I.V. therapy procedures on those clients receiving peripherally inserted intravenous fluids, as delegated by and observed by an RN (Community Hospice Care)

·         Verify the type of solution being administered

·         Evaluate the infusion site and the extremity for possible infiltration

·         Verify the intravenous according to the prescribed flow rate

·         Discontinue the intravenous at the appropriate time

o   Taking vital signs such as blood pressure, weight and temperature

·         Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas

o   Bowel care

o   Monitoring fluid and food intake and output

CLIENT ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

·         Assist client with showering, bathing and bed washes

·         Assist client with oral hygiene, brushing teeth, and cleaning of dentures

·         Assist with dressing and grooming of clients

·         Observation of basic skin integrity & reporting skin condition to the Manager or Nurse Team Lead

·         Facial shaves of male clients, and hair care

CLIENT MOBILITY

·         Assist clients to transfer from bed to chair

·         Assists clients to change position in bed

·         Range of motion (ROM)

·         Assists families with client transfers and manual handling (including mechanical lift)

CLIENT TOILETING

·         Assist clients to toilet

·         Provide bedpan/urinal

·         Emptying, measuring and recording urine from urine collecting drainage bags

OTHER

·         Maintain the confidentiality, privacy and dignity of clients

·         Demonstrate empathy towards clients and their families

·         Act tactfully and diplomatically with sensitive situations

·         Risks exist in all settings, as such ensure tasks you complete are done so in a safe manner, according to New Dawn Homecare policies to always protect the safety of clients

·         Timely reporting of all safety incidents by notifying Manager immediately

·         Follow proper protocol on hand washing and hand hygiene techniques

·         Follow infection prevention and control procedures such as wearing PPEs when necessary

·         Be conscientious of any hazards in the home environment and to act accordingly in meeting the safety and protection needs of the client

·         Active involvement in New Dawn Homecare Violence Prevention and Control program to ensure you recognize workplace violence, minimize and prevent it, and respond appropriately if it occurs

·         Encourage clients and families to be involved in care, if appropriate

·         Observe, document, and report any emotional or physical changes noted in the client’s condition to the Manager or Nurse Team Lead

·         Complete charting documents for every shift and submit to the office on a weekly basis

·         Organize time and resources based on the individual needs of clients

·         Maintain the confidentiality of clients and organizational proprietary information

·         Participate in internal team meetings as required

·         Look for potential improvements and help implement solutions

·         Maintain quality, safety and the confidentiality of employees, clients, and volunteers

·         Maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity so as to portray New Dawn in a positive manner, consistent with its values and vision

·         Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, engaging in professional networks, and participating in professional organizations

·         Respond to the needs of others with effective communication, mutual respect, and consistent follow through to build trust and workplace relationships

·         Promote the mission and values of New Dawn both internally and externally

·         Other duties as assigned by the Manager New Dawn Homecare

Qualifications

·         Registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) and graduate from an accredited school of nursing

·         Minimum one (1) year nursing experience in a community setting

·         Valid and up-to-date First Aid & CPR certification

·         Clear criminal records check

·         Compassion and empathy

·         Experience working with and advocating for vulnerable populations

·         Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with guidance from others

·         Exceptional attention to detail

·         Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

·         Ability to work effectively with others; to work together towards a shared goal

·         Highly organized and ability to work well under pressure

·         Proficiency with Microsoft suite of programs and applications

·         High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability

·         Understands servant leadership and community-focus as central to the work

Work Conditions

·         Some travel may be necessary.  

·         Some bending and lifting is required to clean/maintain home. 

·         Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals.  

·         Some evening and weekend work may be required.  

·         Overtime as required. 

About New Dawn

New Dawn Enterprises Limited is a private, volunteer-directed non-profit social enterprise dedicated to community building. It seeks to identify community needs and to establish and operate ventures that speak to those needs.

Incorporated in 1976, New Dawn is the oldest Community Development Corporation in Canada. Today we employ more than 180 people across many companies including: New Dawn Community Health, Pine Tree Park Care Home & Home Living, Abbey Ridge, Integrated Youth Services, New Dawn Community Food Access, the Eltuek Arts Centre, Café Marie & Catering, New Dawn Properties & Developments, the Cape Breton Island Centre for Immigration.

All of its work is in service of building a more vibrant and self-reliant Unama'ki-Cape Breton Island.

Location Information

Community

Sydney

County

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Province

Nova Scotia

Country

Canada

Opportunity Information

Employer

New Dawn

NOC Code

Licensed practical nurses (32101)

Experience Required

Yes

Available Openings

4

Pay Type

Hourly

Pay Period

Hourly

Remuneration Per Pay Period

$30.45/hour

Estimated Weekly Hours

—

Start Date

August 4th 2025

End Date

—

Language

English

Language Proficiency Level

Posted on

July 15th 2025

Expires

July 25th 2025