Job Description
LanguagesEnglishEducationCollege, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsExperience7 months to less than 1 yearWork settingNursing home/home for the agedResponsibilitiesTasksAdminister medicationsApply aseptic techniques including sterile dressingConduct specimen collectionEnsure infection controlMonitor nutritional intakeObserve and record medication’s therapeutic and side effectsRecord medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient filesTake vital signsClean and sterilize the operating room and instrumentsProvide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort careMonitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapyProvide safety and health education to individuals and their familiesProvide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning proceduresMonitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare teamCredentialsCertificates, licences, memberships, and coursesEligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of workCompletion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration ExaminationCPR CertificateFirst Aid CertificateExperience and specializationArea of specializationGeriatricsAdditional informationSecurity and safetyCriminal record checkImmunization recordsTuberculosis testWork conditions and physical capabilitiesFast-paced environmentWork under pressureRepetitive tasksAttention to detailCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periodsLarge caseloadPersonal suitabilityAccurateClient focusDependabilityEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationFlexibilityInitiativeInterpersonal awarenessJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerValues and ethicsBenefitsHealth benefitsDental planHealth care planVision care benefitsOther benefitsOther benefitsWellness program
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