licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Home care and visiting care agency

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Ensure infection control
• Observe and record medication's therapeutic and side effects
• 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
• Provide general information to clients and the public
• Plan programs of assistance for clients
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province / territory of work
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics
• Medical unit
• Orthopedics
• Palliative care
• Consulting
• Rehabilitation
• Mental health

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years