Overview

Languages

English

Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Licensed practical/vocational nurse training (LPN, LVN, RPN, Cert., Dipl., AAS)

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting
Relocation costs covered by employer
Willing to relocate
Nursing home/home for the aged
Retirement home
Long term care center

Responsibilities

Tasks
Administer medications
Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
Conduct specimen collection
Ensure infection control
Monitor nutritional intake
Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
Take vital signs
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
Administer first aid in emergency situations





Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization
Geriatrics

Additional information

Security and safety
Criminal record check
Immunization records
Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Walking

Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Productive interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics

Advantages

Financial benefits
Night shift premium

Other benefits
In office housing options
Subsidised public transportation
Team building opportunities
Variable or compressed work week

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