Part-Time
Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.)
Posted on Oct 05
Visiting Angels Inc
St. Catharines, ON
Languages English
Education
Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate; Certified foot care nurse
Experience 1 year to less than 2 years
Area of Specialization Rehabilitation; Palliative care; Geriatrics
Work Setting
Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres; Government department and/or agency; Hospital/medical facility or clinic; Industrial facility or establishment; Home care and visiting care agency; Rehabilitation centre and special health institution; Nursing home/home for the aged; School or educational institution/establishment
Security and Safety
Bondable; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Eligible for professional liability insurance; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Adult Abuse Registry
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence
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
Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized
Licensed Practical Nurse Specific Skills
Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care; 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
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