registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Willing to relocate. Nursing home/home for the aged. Tasks: Administer medications. Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing. Conduct specimen collection. Ensure infection control. Monitor nutritional intake. Take vital signs.

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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination. First Aid Certificate. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Immunization records. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sound discrimination.

Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Accurate. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Organized. Team player. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?.

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Morning. Night. Day. Overtime required. Health benefits: Health care plan.

Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available.