Job Description
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 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; Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
- Area of Specialization
- Palliative care; Geriatrics
- Work Setting
- Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres; Nursing home/home for the aged
- Security and Safety
- Bondable; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Eligible for professional liability insurance; Criminal record check
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation; Own vehicle
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sound discrimination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Large caseload; Overtime required
- 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
- Licensed Practical Nurse Specific Skills
- Administer medication and observe and document therapeutic effects; Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
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.
