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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