licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 45 hours bi-weekly
• Education :
• Expérience :

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

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Record medication's therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• 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
• Provide personal care
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province / territory of work
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Area of specialization

Geriatrics

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Adult Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• 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
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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

Other benefits

• Free parking available
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