Licensed Practical Nurse (l.p.n.)

Employer: Chancellor Park

Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Salary: $30.82 hourly

Languages: English Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work setting: 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. 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Eligible for licensure as a pra