Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

• Location 2710-11th AvenueWainwright, ABT9W 0B1
• Work location On site
• Salary$37.50HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Shift
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
• vacancies 2 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3681363

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

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
• Ensure infection control
• 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
• Participate in emergency response planning
• Complete reports
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics
• Palliative care

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)