Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

Job summary

Provide nursing services, medication administration, and patient assessments within a defined scope of practice. Monitor patient progress and collaborate with the healthcare team to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

Job details

Durée de l'emploi: Occasionnel Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 7.5 to 40 hours per week 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 Retirement home Tasks Administer medications Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing Conduct specimen collection Ensure infection control 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 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 Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate Area of specialization Geriatrics Rehabilitation Security and safety Bondable Immunization records Tuberculosis test Vulnerable sector check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure 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 Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Values and ethics Screening questions Are you available for shift or on-call work? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Employment terms options Evening Experience 1 year to less than 2 years Employment terms options Shift Morning Night On call Day Weekend Financial benefits As per collective agreement Night shift premium Pension plan Long term benefits Maternity and parental benefits Other Benefits Learning/training paid by employer Other benefits Wellness program

What you’ll do

Provide nursing services, medication administration, and patient assessments within a defined scope of practice. Monitor patient progress and collaborate with the healthcare team to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

Requirements

Requires a college diploma in nursing and eligibility for licensure as a practical nurse in the province. Must hold BCLS, CPR, and First Aid certifications along with a valid vulnerable sector check.

Benefits

• Collective Agreement • Night Shift Premium • Pension Plan • Maternity And Parental Benefits • Paid Learning/Training • Wellness Program

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medication Administration
• Aseptic Techniques
• Specimen Collection
• Infection Control
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Patient Assessment
• Care Planning
• Geriatrics
• Rehabilitation
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Attention To Detail
• Client Focus

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services