Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 10 to 30 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years 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 Employment terms options Shift Morning Night On call Day Weekend Overtime required Health benefits Dental plan Disability advantages 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

📌 L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse) (Pictou)
🏢 SHIRETOWN NURSING HOME
📍 Pictou