Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

Willing to relocate
Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

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
Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
Take vital signs
Provide technical assistance to surgeons by laying out instruments, setting up equipment, assisting surgical teams with gowns and gloves and passing instruments to surgeons
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

Credentials

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
CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

Geriatrics

Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check
Immunization records
Tuberculosis test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

As per collective agreement

Other Benefits

Other benefits
Wellness program

ProVita Care Management Inc.

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