L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)
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About the role
Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: Nursing home/home for the aged. Tasks: Administer medications. Conduct specimen collection. Ensure infection control. Monitor nutritional intake. Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas. Record medication's therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files. 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. Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination. CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Child Abuse Registry check. Immunization records. Adult Abuse Registry check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Sound discrimination. 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?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Life insurance. Night shift premium. Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Other benefits: Free parking available. Parking available.