licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.) (Vernon)

Education College/CEGEP Experience 7 months to less than 1 year Work Setting Willing to relocate Nursing home/home for the aged Chronic or long‑term care facilities/centres Tasks 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 Provide technical assistance to surgeons by laying out instruments, setting up equipment, assisting surgical teams with gowns and gloves and passing instruments to surgeons Clean and sterilize the operating room and instruments Provide pre‑operative and post‑operative personal and comfort care 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 the healthcare team Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate Security and Safety Basic security clearance Transportation / Travel Information Own transportation Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Attention to detail Screening Questions Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? Work Details Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week #J-18808-Ljbffr