L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse) – Saint John, NB – Job posting

Geriatrics

Nursing home/home for the aged

Administer medication and observe and document therapeutic effects

Take vital signs, apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensure infection control, monitore nutritional intake and conduct specimen collection

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

Medical exam;

Criminal record check;

Vulnerable sector check;

Fast-paced environment;

Physically demanding;

Manual dexterity;

Attention to detail;

Sound discrimination;

Combination of sitting, standing, walking;

Standing for extended periods;

Initiative;

Effective interpersonal skills;

Flexibility;

Accurate;

Team player;

Excellent oral communication;

Excellent written communication;

Client focus;

Interpersonal awareness;

Dependability;

Judgement;

Values and ethics;

Reliability;

Organized;