Licensed Practical Nurse Specific Skills

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

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

Work Location Information Relocation costs not covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Drug test; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check

Work Setting Home care and visiting care agency

Area of Specialization Geriatrics

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

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

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

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English