Languages English

Education College/CEGEP

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work

Experience Experience an asset

Work Setting Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Accurate; Team player; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized

Licensed Practical Nurse Specific Skills

Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy; Administer medication and observe and document therapeutic effects; Take vital signs, apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensure infection control, monitore nutritional intake and conduct specimen collection; Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures; Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team