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

Harmony House is looking for a L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)
Employer details
Job details
• Location: 2316 Arbot Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6S8
• Work location: On site
• Salary: 42.79 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Evening, Shift, Morning, Night, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• Vacancies: 2 vacancies
Overview
Languages
English
Education
• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
• Administer medications
• Conduct specimen collection
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
• Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
Other benefits
• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
[email protected]
What you must include in your application:
• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
o Are you authorized to work in Canada?
o Are you available for shift or on-call work?
o Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
o Are you willing to relocate for this position?
o Do you have experience working in this field?
o Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
o Do you live near the job location?