Registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)
- Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
- Experience: Experience an asset
Tasks
- Administer medications
- Ensure infection control
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
- 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
- Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
Area of specialization
- Geriatrics
- Palliative care
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Tuberculosis test
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
- Night
Employment terms options
- Weekend
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 75 hours bi-weekly