About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Licensed practical/vocational nurse training (LPN, LVN, RPN, Cert., Dipl., AAS). Work setting: Relocation costs covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Nursing home/home for the aged. Retirement home. Long term care center. Tasks: Administer medications. Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing. Conduct specimen collection. Ensure infection control. Monitor nutritional intake. Record medication's therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files. 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. Administer first aid in emergency situations. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work. CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Area of specialization: Geriatrics. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Immunization records. Vulnerable sector check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Personal suitability: 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: 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. Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Financial benefits: Night shift premium. Other benefits: On-site housing options. Subsidised public transportation. Team building opportunities. Variable or compressed work week.