Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
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Willing to relocate
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Home care and visiting care agency
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Nursing home/home for the aged
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Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres
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Retirement home
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Administer medications
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Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
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Conduct specimen collection
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Ensure infection control
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Monitor nutritional intake
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Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
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Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
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Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
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Take vital signs
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Provide technical assistance to surgeons by laying out instruments, setting up equipment, assisting surgical teams with gowns and gloves and passing instruments to surgeons
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Clean and sterilize the operating room and instruments
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Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
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Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
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Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
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Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
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Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
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CPR Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Driver's validity licence check
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Immunization records
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Eligible for professional liability insurance
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Tuberculosis test
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Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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On-site amenities
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Team building opportunities
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Parking available
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Supports for visible minorities
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.