Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Bachelor’s degree
or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
- Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
- Area of Specialization
- Pediatrics
- Palliative care
- Intensive care, nursery
- Work Setting
- Home care and visiting care agency
- Licensed Practical Nurse Specific Skills
- Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
- Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
- Administer medication and observe and document therapeutic effects
- Take vital signs, apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensure infection control, monitor nutritional intake and conduct specimen collection
- Monitor patients’ progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team
- Security and Safety
- Bondable; Driver’s validity licence check; Drug test; Immunization records; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance;
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation; Own vehicle;
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking;
- Work Location Information
- Relocation costs not covered by employer;
- Personal Suitability
- Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized;
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Newcomers to Canada, Visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include when submitting your application:
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
