licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

Tasks:

• Administer medications.
• 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.
• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Area of specialization:

Palliative care.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• 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?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Morning.
• Night.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime available.

Financial benefits:

Night shift premium.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Team building opportunities.