L.P.N. (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work setting: Nursing home/home for the aged. Retirement home. Tasks: Administer medications. Conduct specimen collection. Ensure infection control. Monitor nutritional intake. Observe and record medication's therapeutic and side effects . Take vital signs. Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families. Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team. Train or assist in the training of other workers. Address and document symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Provide nursing care. Plan patient care. Perform other duties related to personal care. 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. Personal suitability: Accurate. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Organized. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: Experience an asset.