L.P.N.

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a practical nurse in The Pas, Canada. The role involves taking vital signs, providing nursing services, and monitoring patient progress. Candidates must be eligible for licensure and hold certifications in IV therapy and BCLS. The work is physically demanding and located on-site, with various supports and benefits offered to employees, including health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Health care plan

Disability benefits

Pension plan

Wellness program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs.
• Provide nursing services based on patient assessment and care planning.
• Monitor patients' progress and evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal awareness

Flexibility

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

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
• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs
• 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

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)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Wellness program