Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 60 to 80 hours bi-weekly Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 1 to less than 7 months Work setting Nursing home/home for the aged Retirement home Tasks Administer medications 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 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 Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination Security and safety Criminal record check Immunization records Tuberculosis test Vulnerable sector check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Productive interpersonal skills Flexibility Initiative Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Values and ethics Employment terms options Early morning Evening Shift Morning Night Day Weekend Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Other benefits Other benefits

📌 registered practical nurse (R.P.N.) (Peterborough)
🏢 Kawartha Heights Retirement Living
📍 Peterborough