licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Relocation costs not covered by employer. Nursing home/home for the aged.

Tasks:

• Administer medications.
• Conduct specimen collection.
• Ensure infection control.
• Observe and record medication's therapeutic and side effects .
• Record medication's therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files.
• Take vital signs.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care.
• Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy.
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families.
• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.
• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate.

Area of specialization:

• Geriatrics.
• Intensive care.
• Palliative care.
• Psychiatry.
• Mental health.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Immunization records.
• Tuberculosis test.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Morning.
• Night.
• On call.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

• As per collective agreement.
• Night shift premium.

Other benefits:

Parking available.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.