registered practical nurse (R.P.N.)

CITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES • Toronto, ON, CA • 2d ago

Education: College/CEGEP
Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

Home care and visiting care agencyChronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Tasks

Administer medicationsApply aseptic techniques including sterile dressingConduct specimen collectionEnsure infection controlMonitor nutritional intakeObserve and record medication's therapeutic and side effects Record medication's therapeutic and side effects observations in patient filesTake vital signsClean and sterilize the operating room and instrumentsMonitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapyProvide safety and health education to individuals and their familiesProvide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning proceduresMonitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of workCPR CertificateFirst Aid Certificate

Personal suitability

AccurateClient focusDependabilityEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerValues and ethics