Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)
HYTHE PIONEER ASSISTED LIVING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Hythe, Alberta
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting- Nursing home/home for the aged
Tasks- Administer medications
- Administer medication and observe and document therapeutic effects
- Take vital signs, apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensure infection control, monitore nutritional intake and conduct specimen collection
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
- 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 - Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Area of specialization- Geriatrics
- Palliative care
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Health benefits- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits- Other benefits
- Wellness program
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: $31.00 hourly
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