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; Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Security and Safety

Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Area of Specialization Geriatrics

Specific Skills

Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse

Experience No experience

Education

Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Languages English