licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

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

Job summary

A public service organization in Stettler is seeking a Practical Nurse to provide nursing services in a fast-paced environment. The role involves administering medications, monitoring patient care, and working directly with healthcare teams. Candidates must be eligible for provincial licensure and hold CPR and First Aid certificates. This position offers health benefits including dental and healthcare plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Financial benefits as per collective agreement

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work.
• CPR Certificate required.
• First Aid Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to patients.
• Conduct specimen collection for analysis.
• Monitor patients' nutritional intake and vital signs.

Skills

Administer medications

Conduct specimen collection

Monitor nutritional intake

Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects

Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files

Take vital signs

Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy

Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families

Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions

Consult with healthcare team

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 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
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
• Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
• 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

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement