Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sound discrimination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods

Languages English

Education College/CEGEP

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work

Experience 7 months to less than 1 year

Area of Specialization

Urology; Surgery; Rehabilitation; Recovery room; Psychiatry; Pediatrics; Palliative care; Orthopedics; Oncology; Neurology; Nephrology; Intensive care, nursery; Gynecology; Geriatrics; Emergency room; Cardiology; Burn unit; Drug addiction

Work Setting Home care and visiting care agency

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Tuberculosis test; Eligible for professional liability insurance; Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Work Location Information Relocation costs not covered by employer

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

Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care; 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