L.P.N.

Government of Canada; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Prince Albert, Canada, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in nursing and retirement homes. The successful candidate will administer medications, monitor patient progress, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Eligible candidates must possess specific licensure and training, such as CPR and First Aid certifications. This position requires on-site work, emphasizing a team-oriented approach in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work.
• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications according to healthcare protocols.
• Conduct specimen collections and perform laboratory tests.
• Ensure infection control and follow safety guidelines.
• Monitor nutritional intake and assist with dietary needs.
• Observe and document medication effects and side effects.
• Take and record vital signs of patients.
• Provide education on health and safety to patients and families.
• Monitor patients' progress and consult with healthcare team members.
• Train or assist in training of new staff.
• Document changes in patients’ conditions.

Skills

Administer medications

Conduct specimen collection

Ensure infection control

Monitor nutritional intake

Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects

Take vital signs

Provide safety and health education

Monitor patients' progress

Train or assist in the training of other workers

Address and document symptoms

Plan patient care

Provide nursing care

Education

Licensed practical/vocational nurse training (LPN, LVN, RPN, Cert., Dipl., AAS)

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma


• Licensed practical/vocational nurse training (LPN, LVN, RPN, Cert., Dipl., AAS)

Experience

Experience an asset

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


• Retirement home

Responsibilities

• Administer medications


• Conduct specimen collection


• Ensure infection control


• Monitor nutritional intake


• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects


• Take vital signs


• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families


• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team


• Train or assist in the training of other workers


• Address and document symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions


• Provide nursing care


• Plan patient care


• Perform other duties related to personal care

Credentials

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work


• CPR Certificate


• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

• Security and safety

Personal suitability

• Accurate


• Dependability


• Efficient interpersonal skills


• Excellent oral communication


• Initiative


• Interpersonal awareness


• Organized


• Values and ethics