Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
- Nursing home/home for the aged
- Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer medication and observe and document therapeutic effects
- Take vital signs, apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensure infection control, monitore nutritional intake and conduct specimen collection
- Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
- Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
- 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
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Tuberculosis test
- Adult Abuse Registry check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
Long term benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available