licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

HEENA PRASAD'S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Peel Region, Brampton, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to administer medications, monitor patients, and provide nursing services. The role requires certification from the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination and offers 30 hours of work per week. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and be organized. Benefits include free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Experience of 1 to less than 7 months is required.
• Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate and CPR Certificate is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Observe and record medication's therapeutic and side effects.
• Ensure infection control and monitor nutritional intake.

Skills

Administer medications

Monitor patients' progress

Provide nursing services

Apply aseptic techniques

Conduct specimen collection

Take vital signs

Education

Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination

College / CEGEP

Job description

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Private residence

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week