licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work Setting: Nursing home / home for the aged

Tasks:

1. Administer medications
2. Observe and record medication's therapeutic and side effects
3. Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
4. Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
5. Weigh, lift, turn and position patients

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses:

1. First Aid Certificate

Security and Safety:

1. Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

1. Fast-paced environment
2. Physically demanding
3. Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability:

1. Client focus
2. Efficient interpersonal skills
3. Flexibility
4. Organized
5. Reliability
6. Team player