Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 15 to 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

Willing to relocateHospital/medical facility or clinicNursing home/home for the agedChronic or long-term care facilities/centresPrivate residence

Tasks

Administer medicationsApply aseptic techniques including sterile dressingConduct specimen collectionEnsure infection controlObserve and record medication's therapeutic and side effects Record medication's therapeutic and side effects observations in patient filesTake vital signsProvide safety and health education to individuals and their familiesProvide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning proceduresMonitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

First Aid Certificate

Area of specialization

GeriatricsPalliative careRehabilitation

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureRepetitive tasksPhysically demandingManual dexterityAttention to detailAbility to distinguish between coloursSound discriminationCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periodsLarge caseloadOvertime required

Personal suitability

AccurateClient focusDependabilityEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationFlexibilityInitiativeInterpersonal awarenessJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerValues and ethics

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?Are you currently a student?Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

Dental planDisability benefitsHealth care plan

Financial benefits

As per collective agreementLife insuranceNight shift premiumPension plan

Long term benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

Free parking availableLearning/training paid by employerOn-site amenitiesOn-site recreation and activitiesOther benefitsPaid time off (volunteering or personal days)Team building opportunitiesParking available

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