Licensed Practical Nurse Specific Skills

Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy; Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families; 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

Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Dependability; Reliability

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Fast-paced environment; Attention to detail

Work Setting Nursing home/home for the aged

Area of Specialization Palliative care; Geriatrics

Experience Experience an asset

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English