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.
Tasks:
- Administer medications.
- Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing.
- Conduct specimen collection.
- Ensure infection control.
- Monitor nutritional intake.
- Observe and record medication's therapeutic and side effects .
- Record medication's therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files.
- Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work.
- CPR Certificate.
- First Aid Certificate.
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check.
- Vulnerable sector check.
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
Personal suitability:
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Interpersonal awareness.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Values and ethics.
Screening questions:
Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
Employment terms options:
- Night.
- On call.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Pension plan.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.