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Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.)
Posted on Oct 15
Loyalist Retirement Re...
St. Catharines, ON
Licensed Practical Nurse Specific Skills
Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy; 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; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Organized
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Overtime required
Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation
Work Setting Nursing home/home for the aged
Experience Experience an asset
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
Education College/CEGEP
Languages English
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