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. Licensed practical/vocational nurse training (LPN, LVN, RPN, Cert., Dipl., AAS).

Work setting:

Relocation costs covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Nursing home/home for the aged. Retirement home. Long term care center.

Tasks:

• Administer medications.
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing.
• Conduct specimen collection.
• Ensure infection control.
• Monitor nutritional intake.
• 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.
• Administer first aid in emergency situations.

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:

Geriatrics.

Security and safety:

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Walking.

Weight handling:

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• 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.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime available.

Financial benefits:

Night shift premium.

Other benefits:

• On-site housing options.
• Subsidised public transportation.
• Team building opportunities.
• Variable or compressed work week.