Licensed Practical Nurse Specific Skills

Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families; Administer medication and observe and document therapeutic effects; 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; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Sound discrimination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Large caseload

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Work Setting Public or community health centre

Area of Specialization Psychiatry; Drug addiction

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education College/CEGEP

Languages Bilingual