licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Work setting

• Day care centre or nursery school
• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• 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
• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team
• Deliver health education programs
• Provide specialized programs for children, seniors and other groups

Target audience

• Elderly

Area of work experience

• Health

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics
• Rehabilitation
• Mental health
• Recreational therapy

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• Immunization records
• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Adult Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large caseload

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 the advertised start date?
• 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?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits