L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

Government of Canada; 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. This role involves administering medications, monitoring patient health, and providing essential nursing services in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a focus on client care, ensuring the well-being of patients in a nursing home setting. With a commitment to professional development and teamwork, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in need of care. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters growth.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse in the province.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid Certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor patients' progress.
• Provide nursing services based on patient assessment.
• Ensure infection control and take vital signs.

Skills

Medication Administration

Patient Monitoring

Infection Control

Aseptic Techniques

Nutritional Monitoring

Communication Skills

Client Focus

Education

College or CEGEP diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Conduct specimen collection
• 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

Credentials 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

Experience and specialization

• Geriatrics

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• 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

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program