Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 32 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 5 years or more Licensed practical/vocational nurse training (LPN, LVN, RPN, Cert., Dipl., AAS)

Work setting

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Nursing home/home for the aged Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Tasks

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Administer medications Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing Conduct specimen collection Ensure infection control Monitor nutritional intake Observe and record medication's therapeutic and side effects Record medication's therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files Take vital signs Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy 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

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Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate

Area of specialization

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Geriatrics

Security and safety

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Basic security clearance Criminal record check Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Sound discrimination Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Large caseload

Personal suitability

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Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Values and ethics

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Do you live near the job location? Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

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Early morning

Government programs

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Recognized employer

Employment terms options

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Evening Shift Morning

Employment terms options

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Night On call Day Weekend

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Night shift premium

Other benefits

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Free parking available * Parking available