Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)
POINT WEST LIVING HERITAGE HOUSE Vegreville, Alberta
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting- Willing to relocate
- 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
- 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
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Health benefits- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
Salary: $32.00 hourly
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