Licensed Practical Nurse Specific Skills

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

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Judgement; Reliability

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Standing for extended periods

Security and Safety

Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check

Work Setting Nursing home/home for the aged

Area of Specialization Palliative care; Geriatrics

Experience 1 to less than 7 months

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

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English