Registered Practical Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse

Allison Jones Consulting Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm is seeking an internationally educated nurse to provide professional nursing care in Canada. Responsibilities include developing care plans, administering medications, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates must have a nursing diploma, excellent interpersonal skills, and be licensed in their regulatory province. This position requires flexibility and the ability to work various shifts.

Qualifications

• Registered with provincial nursing regulatory body and in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years work experience as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse.
• Minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 in each category.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans for residents under supervision.
• Assist care aides and ensure high standards of care.
• Administer and monitor medication, educate residents.

Skills

Infection control procedures

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Superior organization skills

Oral and written communication skills

Prioritization and problem-solving

Flexibility to work various shifts

Education

Completion of Nursing program (Diploma, Bachelors)

Job description

Are you an internationally educated nurse looking for an opportunity to work in Canada? You might be the right fit for our clients in various health care settings or organizations.

A Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients/residents, including medication administration as well as mentoring and coaching unregulated staff.

Job Description

• Ability to develop care plans under the direction of the Director of Care or designate for the physical, psychological and social care of the residents.
• Ability to direct and assist care aides in the use of appropriate procedures ensuring the provision of a high standard of resident care.
• Administer, monitor and record medication administration, educate resident as needed
• Assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and participate in the evaluation of the current and future medical needs.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care treatments and inform the Director of Care or designate and/or the resident’s physician of significant changes in the condition of any resident
• Provide personal care assistance, nursing procedures, and mentorship and coaching of Health Care Aides/Personal Support Workers
• Working with residents to meet care requirements and communicate any concerns to the doctor and manager as needed
• Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adults is vital in this role
• Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes
• Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures

Qualifications, Experience, and Minimum Requirements

• Completion of Nursing program (Diploma, Bachelors, or equivalent)
• Registered with provincial nursing regulatory body and in good standing (Internationally Educated Nurses interested in applying for this role must have an active licensure application with a Canadian Provincial Nursing Regulatory Authority e.g. CNO, CLPNA, BCCNM)
• Demonstrate infection control procedures
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and must be able to lift up to 45 LBS
• Minimum of 3 years work experience as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse.
• Minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 in each category
• Willing to Migrate and work in Canada
• Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents
• International applicants or foreign workers seeking to apply must be in the process of obtaining Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) licensure in any Canadian jurisdiction or must be willing to begin the RPN licensure process.

Conditions of Employment

• Completion of CPR and First Aid
• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Registration with a nursing provincial regulatory authority.