Part-Time
Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.)
Posted on Dec 11
Visiting Angels Inc
Hamilton, ON
Licensed Practical Nurse Specific Skills
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
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; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sound discrimination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Own vehicle
Security and Safety
Bondable; Driver's validity licence check; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Eligible for professional liability insurance; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Adult Abuse Registry
Work Setting
Public or community health centre; Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres; Home care and visiting care agency; Nursing home/home for the aged; School or educational institution/establishment
Area of Specialization Pediatrics; Palliative care; Geriatrics
Experience 2 years to less than 3 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; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate; Certified Nurse in Critical Care - Canada (CNCC-C); Acute care nursing Certificate; Tracheostomy care training; Certified foot care nurse; Intravenous (IV) therapy Certification
Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience
Languages English
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