Licensed Practical Nurse Specific Skills

Administer medication and observe and document therapeutic effects; Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures

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 Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; 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; Large caseload; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Own vehicle

Security and Safety

Bondable; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Eligible for professional liability insurance; Criminal record check

Work Setting Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Area of Specialization Palliative care; 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; Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Education

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

Languages English