Languages: English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Nursing home/home for the aged
- Retirement home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer medications
- Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
- Conduct specimen collection
- Ensure infection control
- Monitor nutritional intake
- Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
- Take vital signs
- Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
- 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
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
- Tuberculosis test
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
Long term benefits
Other benefits
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
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
psw@maxwellmanagementgroup.com
By mail
114 McLaughlin RoadLindsay, ONK9V 6L1
Include this reference number in your application
450
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
- Cover letter
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you live near the job location?
