Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: Experience an asset
Work Setting: Nursing home/home for the aged
Tasks:
- 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 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
- Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Tuberculosis test
- Adult Abuse Registry check
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability:
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Screening questions:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Health benefits:
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits: As per collective agreement
Long term benefits:
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits:
- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)