licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

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

• Home care and visiting care agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Ensure infection control
• 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
• Supervise staff
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Teaching

Area of specialization

• Consulting
• Research

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid