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.

Work setting:

• Nursing home/home for the aged.
• Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres.

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.
• Take vital signs.
• 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.
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Area of specialization:

• Geriatrics.
• Palliative care.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Immunization records.
• Tuberculosis test.
• Adult Abuse Registry check.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Morning.
• Night.
• Weekend.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• As per collective agreement.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Other benefits.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).