L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

Government of Canada; The Pas; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Canada seeks a Practical Nurse. In this role, you will administer medications, conduct specimen collection, and provide essential nursing care within a fast-paced healthcare environment. Candidates must be eligible for licensure and possess IV therapy and BCLS certifications. A focus on geriatric, pediatric, and surgical care experience is beneficial. This position is on-site only, offering various health and financial benefits.

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.
• Experience in geriatrics, pediatrics, surgery, and medical units is an asset.
• Must pass criminal and abuse registry checks.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to patients.
• Conduct specimen collection and take vital signs.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal care.
• Monitor patients' progress and consult with healthcare team.

Skills

Intravenous (IV) therapy Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

College/CEGEP

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
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer medications
• Conduct specimen collection
• Take vital signs
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
• 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

• Geriatrics
• Medical unit
• Pediatrics
• Surgery

Additional information

• 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