Licensed Practical Nurse Specific Skills

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

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sound discrimination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods

Work Setting Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Area of Specialization Geriatrics

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

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

Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work

Education

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

Languages English