registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

Government of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Montreal seeks a practical nurse to provide essential nursing services. Responsibilities include administering medications, conducting specimen collections, and monitoring patient progress. Candidates must be eligible for licensure and have completed the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination. This position requires on-site work with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work.
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications
• Conduct specimen collection
• Monitor patients' progress and evaluate nursing interventions.

Skills

Administer medications

Conduct specimen collection

Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects

Take vital signs

Provide nursing services

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer medications
• Conduct specimen collection
• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
• Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
• 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
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination