L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work Setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged

Work Location

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

Responsibilities

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• 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
• Provide technical assistance to surgeons by laying out instruments, setting up equipment, assisting surgical teams with gowns and gloves and passing instruments to surgeons
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
• 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

Credentials

• 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

Experience and Specialization

• Area of specialization: Geriatrics

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other Benefits

• Wellness program