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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods

Security and Safety

Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry

Work Setting Nursing home/home for the aged

Experience 1 to less than 7 months

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages English