licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Chancellor Park; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing care provider in Terranova y Labrador seeks a practical nurse to provide nursing services and health education to patients and families. Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress and collaborating with healthcare teams. Applicants must be eligible for practical nursing licensure in Canada and hold essential certifications. A supportive work environment with comprehensive health and financial benefits is offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province.
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families.
• Provide nursing services based on patient assessment and care planning.
• Monitor patients' progress and consult with healthcare team.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Dependability

Initiative

Organized

Accurate

Education

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

Job description

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 75 hours bi-weekly
• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

• Nursing home / home for the aged

Tasks

• 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

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province / territory of work
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)