L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region; Flin Flon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated practical nurse to join their team. This role involves providing essential nursing services, including administering medications and educating patients and their families. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on patient care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. With benefits including health care plans and opportunities for professional development, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive setting. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Life insurance

Pension plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province.
• Certification in IV therapy and BCLS required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor patients' progress.
• Provide nursing services based on patient assessments.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Health Education

IV Therapy

BCLS Certification

Emergency Room Experience

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
  
  

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 covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Nursing home/home for the aged
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer medications
• 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
• Intravenous (IV) therapy Certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Emergency room
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Immunization records
• Adult Abuse Registry check
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• 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
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
  
  

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available