Languages English

Education College/CEGEP

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

CPR Certificate; Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting Nursing home/home for the aged

Security and Safety

Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Own vehicle

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Large caseload

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

Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy; 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