L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

Government of Canada; Flin Flon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health agency in Canada is seeking a Practical Nurse to provide patient care in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include administering medications, educating patients, and collaborating with the healthcare team. Candidates must be eligible for licensure, possess IV therapy certification, and have excellent communication skills. The position requires a commitment to client focus and attention to detail.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work.
• Experience in emergency room specialization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to patients.
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and families.
• Monitor patients' progress and evaluate nursing interventions.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal awareness

Attention to detail

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Intravenous (IV) therapy Certification

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

• 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

• 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