Licensed Practical Nurse Specific Skills

Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy; Take vital signs, apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensure infection control, monitore nutritional intake and conduct specimen collection; 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; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Security and Safety

Bondable; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check

Work Setting

Hospital or home for the aged; Hospital/medical facility or clinic; Health care institution, facility or clinic

Experience 7 months to less than 1 year

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate; Acute care nursing Certificate

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English