Full-Time
Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.)
Posted on Feb 05
St. Joseph's Villa Of Sudbury
1250 South Bay Road, Sudbury, ON, P3E 6L9
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; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Security and Safety
Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check
Work Setting Nursing home/home for the aged
Area of Specialization Geriatrics
Experience Experience an asset
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Languages English
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