L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

Pro Vita Care Management; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated practical nurse to join their team in a fast-paced nursing home environment. This role involves administering medications, providing personal care, and ensuring infection control while working collaboratively with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a focus on geriatrics and possess strong interpersonal skills. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients, this position offers a supportive atmosphere and a chance to grow your nursing career.

Benefits

Wellness Program

Other Benefits

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province.
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic effects.
• Provide personal and comfort care pre- and post-operation.
• Ensure infection control and monitor patients' progress.

Skills

Medication Administration

Aseptic Techniques

Infection Control

Nutritional Monitoring

Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Assessment

Geriatrics

Interpersonal Skills

Education

College or CEGEP Certificate

Job description

• Education :

Education

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

Work setting

• Nursing home / home for the aged

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Observe and record medication's therapeutic and side effects
• Record medication's therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• Clean and sterilize the operating room and instruments
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
• Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province / territory of work
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year
• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program

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