L.P.N.

Government of Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government healthcare provider in Alberta is looking for a practical nurse to provide essential patient care in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be eligible for licensure and possess a CPR Certificate. Key responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, assisting surgeons, and monitoring patient progress. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team. Benefits include a health care plan and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work.
• CPR Certificate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and sterilizing operative areas.
• Provide technical assistance to surgeons by laying out instruments and assisting surgical teams.
• Clean and sterilize the operating room and instruments.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Dependability

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

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

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

Will train

On site

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

Work setting

• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Medical clinic

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
• Provide technical assistance to surgeons by laying out instruments, setting up equipment, assisting surgical teams with gowns and gloves and passing instruments to surgeons
• Clean and sterilize the operating room and instruments
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
• 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
• Spider vein treatments

Credentials

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• CPR Certificate

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer