L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region; Flin Flon; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an entry-level practical nurse to work full-time at their Flin Flon location. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patients, and providing health education. Candidates must have relevant certifications, such as IV therapy and BCLS. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment, and relocation costs will be covered by the employer, ensuring a seamless transition for qualified applicants.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Pension plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical unit, pediatrics, or surgery is preferred.
• Criminal record check and immunization records required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and observe patients' progress.
• Provide nursing services and health education.
• Monitor effectiveness of nursing interventions.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Intravenous (IV) therapy Certification

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

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
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Responsibilities

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Ensure infection control
• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
• Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• 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

• 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

• Medical unit
• Pediatrics
• Surgery
• Float

Additional information

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Immunization records
• Adult Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector 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
• Other benefits
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care