Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• 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
• Provide personal care
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Adult Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available