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Location
St. John's, NLA1B 4N6
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Work location
On site
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Salary$30.82HOUR hourly / 75 hours bi-weekly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Morning, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift
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Starts as soon as possible
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Benefits:
Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies
5 vacancies
- Source
Job Bank
#3681518
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
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.
Work setting
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Nursing home/home for the aged
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Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Administer medications
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Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
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Conduct specimen collection
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Ensure infection control
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Monitor nutritional intake
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Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
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Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
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Take vital signs
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Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
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Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
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Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
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Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
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Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
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Geriatrics
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Palliative care
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Immunization records
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Tuberculosis test
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Adult Abuse Registry check
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Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Repetitive tasks
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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Team player
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Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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As per collective agreement
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Other benefits
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)