Registered Practical Nurse

Job Description

Bayshore Medical Personnel is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with one (1) full-time equivalent year of experience to join the team in Ottawa, Ontario.

The successful LPN provides services to patients on a walk-in and appointment basis in various primary and ambulatory care settings such as the Care Delivery Unit (CDU), treatment room, and specialty clinic.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will provide direct patient care under the direction of physicians, Registered Nurses, and / or other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to :

• COVID screening prior to patients entering the clinic;
• assistance with vaccinations;
• conducting patient history and physical assessments;
• performing selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions; and
• counseling patients on preventive health care.

Job Qualification

The LPN shall possess, as a minimum, one (1) full-time equivalent year of experience within the last 3 years in nursing practice conducting patient assessments and providing direct nursing care for a broad range of diseases in the adult population in a primary care or ambulatory care setting.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

All LPNs must, as a minimum, have :

• Graduated from a Practical Nursing Program approved by Council of the College of Nurses;
• A current and valid license from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• A certificate of Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider or equivalent (ie : CPR / AED Level C).

Other Requirements :

• Current N95 mask fit certificate CSA Standards Z94.4 (within 2 years)
• Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) Certification (within 2 years)

Benefits of working with Bayshore Medical Personnel :

• Enjoy a great work / life balance with daytime hours, Monday to Friday.
• No evening or weekend shifts required.
• Paid on an hourly basis.
• Medical and Dental benefits for positions over 22.5 hours.
22 days ago