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licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

AdaptacareLethbridge, AB, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$28.99–CA$35.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description
  • Work Term : Temporary
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 32 hours per week
  • Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
  • Work setting

    • Nursing home / home for the aged
    • Chronic or long-term care facilities / centres
    • Tasks

    • Administer medications
    • Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
    • Conduct specimen collection
    • Ensure infection control
    • Monitor nutritional intake
    • Observe and record medication's therapeutic and side effects
    • Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
    • Record medication's therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
    • Take vital signs
    • Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
    • 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
    • CPR Certificate
    • Security and safety

    • Basic security clearance
    • Criminal record check
    • Immunization records
    • Vulnerable sector check
    • Transportation / travel information

    • Own transportation
    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Fast-paced environment
    • Work under pressure
    • Repetitive tasks
    • Physically demanding
    • Manual dexterity
    • Attention to detail
    • Ability to distinguish between colours
    • Sound discrimination
    • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
    • Standing for extended periods
    • Large caseload
    • Overtime required
    • 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?
    • 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?
    • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
    • Government programs

    • Recognized employer
    • Health benefits

    • Dental plan
    • Health care plan
    • Paramedical services coverage
    • Vision care benefits
    • Financial benefits

    • Group insurance benefits
    • Night shift premium
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    Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.) • Lethbridge, AB, CA