registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

Overview

Languages

English

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

• Staff accommodation available
• Remote location

Responsibilities

• 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
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
• 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

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

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

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Vision care benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Transportation provided by employer