Experience
Experience an asset
Education
Bachelor's degree
About this role
· 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
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
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
Certificates and licences
· • 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
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
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
· 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.
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?