- 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)
- Practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants, other
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Home care and visiting care agency
- Private residence
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer medications
- Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
- 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
- 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
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Geriatrics
- Medical unit
- Oncology
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Eligible for qualified liability insurance
- Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Mileage paid
📌 registered practical nurse (R.P.N.) (Toronto)
🏢 Garrison Care This link will open in a new window
📍 Toronto
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