licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Home care and visiting care agency

Tasks

• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Observe and record medication's therapeutic and side effects
• 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

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week