Registered Practical Nurse (r.p.n.)

Employer: Garrison Care

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Salary: $34.87 to $37.87 hourly (to be negotiated)

Languages: English Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Licensed practical/vocational nurse training (LPN, LVN, RPN, Cert., Dipl., AAS). Practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants, other Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work setting: Home care and visiting care agency. Private residence Tasks: Administer medications. Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing. 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