L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region; Flin Flon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Flin Flon is seeking a practical nurse to provide vital nursing services in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have the necessary certifications and demonstrate strong communication skills. The role demands on-site completion of tasks, with relocation costs covered by the employer and health benefits included such as dental and disability plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work.
• Intravenous (IV) therapy Certification required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to patients.
• Provide health education to individuals and families.
• Monitor patients' progress and consult with healthcare team members.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Dependability

Team player

Education

College diploma in nursing

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