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

Personal Suitability

Team player; Excellent oral communication; Interpersonal awareness; Judgement

Work Setting Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Area of Specialization Geriatrics

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English