Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.) Full Time

Job details

Location
Perth, ON
K7H 3C6

Salary
36.64 hourly / 30 to 37.5 hours per week

Terms of employment
Permanent employment
Full time
Day, Evening, Night, Weekend
Starts as soon as possible

Benefits:
Pension plan, Free parking available
Other benefits as per collective agreement

Vacancies
8 vacancies

Employer
The Corporation of the County of Lanark o/a Lanark Lodge

Overview

Languages
English

Education
College/CEGEP

Experience
1 to less than 7 months

Work setting
Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

Tasks
Administer medications
Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
Ensure infection control
Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
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 procedures
Monitor patients’ progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization
Geriatrics
Palliative care

Additional information

Security and safety
Criminal record check
Immunization records
Tuberculosis test
Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability
Accurate
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Reliability

Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply
By email
[email protected]

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