Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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

- Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Administer medications
- Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
- 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
- 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety





- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle

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
- Sound discrimination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Large caseload

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

Perks

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- As per collective agreement
- Life insurance

Long term benefits

- Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available

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