registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

Bay Haven Care Community; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing care facility in Collingwood is seeking an on-site practical nurse to provide patient care and administer medications. Candidates must be eligible for licensure as a practical nurse and hold CPR certification. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, specimen collection, and providing nursing services based on care planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursing home or aged care setting is an asset.
• Ability to observe and record therapeutic effects and side effects of medications.
• Knowledge of respiratory and intravenous therapy.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to patients.
• Monitor and record vital signs.
• Conduct specimen collections.
• Provide nursing services based on patient assessment.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Specimen collection

Patient assessment

CPR certification

Education

Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse

College/CEGEP education

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College/CEGEP

Experience: Experience an asset

Work location: 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

• Administer medications
• Conduct specimen collection
• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
• Take vital signs
• Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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