L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

Job summary

Administer medications and provide nursing care to patients in a nursing home, including monitoring vital signs, nutritional intake, treatment effects, and patient progress. Assist with surgical and pre- and post-operative care, maintain infection control, document observations, and educate patients and families.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Relocation costs covered by employer Nursing home/home for the aged Responsibilities 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 Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files Take vital signs Provide technical assistance to surgeons by laying out instruments, setting up equipment, assisting surgical teams with gowns and gloves and passing instruments to surgeons Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care 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 Credentials 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 Experience and specialization Area of specialization Geriatrics Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Immunization records Tuberculosis test Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking 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 Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement Group insurance benefits Long term benefits Maternity and parental benefits Other Benefits Other benefits Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Wellness program

What you’ll do

Administer medications and provide nursing care to patients in a nursing home, including monitoring vital signs, nutritional intake, treatment effects, and patient progress. Assist with surgical and pre- and post-operative care, maintain infection control, document observations, and educate patients and families.

Requirements

The role requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program; experience is an asset. Candidates must be eligible for practical nurse licensure in the province or territory of work and hold CPR and First Aid certificates; a criminal record check, immunization records, and tuberculosis test are also specified.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Paramedical Services Coverage
• Vision Care Benefits
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Maternity and Parental Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program

Listed skills

• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Medication Administration
• Aseptic Technique
• Sterile Dressing
• Specimen Collection
• Infection Control
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Patient Assessment
• Care Planning
• Respiratory Therapy Monitoring
• Intravenous Therapy Monitoring
• Pre- and Post-operative Care
• Geriatric Nursing
• Patient Education
• Medication Documentation
• Surgical Assistance

Job areas

• Healthcare