Full-Time
Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.)
Posted on Feb 25
St. Gabriel's Villa Of Sudbury
4690 Municipal Road 15, Chelmsford, ON, P0M 1L0
Languages English
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.)
Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
Experience Experience an asset
Area of Specialization Geriatrics
Work Setting Nursing home/home for the aged
Security and Safety
Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check
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
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; 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
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