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

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; Attention to detail

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Security and Safety

Eligible for professional liability insurance; Criminal record check

Work Setting

Public or community health centre; Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres; Hospital/medical facility or clinic; Home care and visiting care agency; Rehabilitation centre and special health institution; Nursing home/home for the aged

Area of Specialization Rehabilitation; 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

Education Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience

Languages English