L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

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

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a practical nurse to administer medications, monitor patient progress, and ensure infection control. Applicants should have a college education, CPR and First Aid certificates, and be eligible for licensure. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure, with no option for remote work.

Benefits

Free parking available

Parking available

As per collective agreement

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work.
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.
• CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and conduct specimen collection.
• Ensure infection control and monitor nutritional intake.
• Record observations in patient files and provide nursing services.
• Monitor patients' progress and evaluate effectiveness of interventions.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Flexibility

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

• Administer medications
• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
• Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
• 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
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check
  • Immunization records
  • Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

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

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available