R.P.N. (registered practical nurse)

• Work Term: Permanent


• Work Language: English


• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week


• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years


• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months


• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged
• Retirement home

Tasks

• 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
• 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 ...