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Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 48 to 96 hours bi-weekly
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience: Experience an asset

Tasks

  • 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
  • Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?

Employment terms options

  • Night
  • On call

Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Weekend

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Pension plan

Other benefits

  • Free parking available