L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

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Job Description

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 harmonyhousecanada@gmail.com 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?