licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

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

Job summary

A governmental healthcare provider in Charlottetown, PEI, is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services. You will administer medications, monitor patient progress, and educate families on health and safety. Ideal candidates possess a College diploma and relevant certifications, along with experience in a nursing home setting.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of nursing experience required.
• CPR and First Aid Certificates are necessary.
• Criminal record check and immunization records required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and conduct specimen collection.
• Ensure infection control and take vital signs.
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and families.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Patient assessment

Education

College/CEGEP

Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination

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 Tasks

• Administer medications
• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available