Languages English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Area of Specialization Palliative care; Geriatrics

Work Setting

Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres; Nursing home/home for the aged

Security and Safety Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

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