registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

Education:

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

Work setting:

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

Tasks:

• Administer medications.
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing.
• Conduct specimen collection.
• Ensure infection control.
• 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.
• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Area of specialization:

Geriatrics. Rehabilitation.

Security and safety:

Bondable. Immunization records. Tuberculosis test. Vulnerable sector check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods.

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:

• 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:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Shift. Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend.

Financial benefits:

As per collective agreement. Night shift premium. Pension plan.

Long term benefits:

Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Wellness program.