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:

Willing to relocate. Nursing home/home for the aged.

Tasks:

• Administer medications.
• Conduct specimen collection.
• 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 :

• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.
• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Evening. Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Day. Weekend.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Night shift premium.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

• Other benefits.
• Parking available.
• Wellness program.