Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.)Amaris Medical CentreJob detailsLocationStony Plain, ABT7Z 1T2Workplace informationOn siteSalary30.00 to 40.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 44 hours per weekTerms of employmentPermanent employmentFull timeFlexible Hours, Morning, ShiftStarts as soon as possiblevacancies1 vacancySourceOverviewLanguagesEnglishEducationCollege/CEGEPExperience2 years to less than 3 yearsOn site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.ResponsibilitiesTasksAdminister medicationsApply aseptic techniques including sterile dressingConduct specimen collectionEnsure infection controlObserve and record medication’s therapeutic and side effectsPrepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areasRecord medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient filesTake vital signsProvide technical assistance to surgeons by laying out instruments, setting up equipment, assisting surgical teams with gowns and gloves and passing instruments to surgeonsClean and sterilize the operating room and instrumentsProvide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort careMonitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapyProvide safety and health education to individuals and their familiesProvide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning proceduresMonitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare teamPerform other duties related to personal careMaintain inventory of suppliesSupply and empty bed pansSupervise patients' exercise routinesAssist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipmentWeigh, lift, turn and position patientsServe meal trays and feed patientsAdminister first aid in emergency situationsTransport patients in wheelchair or stretcherBathe, dress and groom patientsMake beds and maintain patients' roomsDeliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departmentsCredentialsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration ExaminationBasic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CertificateCertified Nurse in Critical Care - Canada (CNCC-C)Additional informationWork conditions and physical capabilitiesRepetitive tasksPhysically demandingAttention to detailAbility to distinguish between coloursSound discriminationCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingPersonal suitabilityAccurateClient focusDependabilityEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationInitiativeInterpersonal awarenessJudgementOrganizedReliabilityPatienceWho can apply for this job?You can apply if you are:a Canadian citizena permanent resident of Canadaa temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permitDo not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.How to applyDirect ApplyBy Direct ApplyBy emailservices@amarismedical.ca
