Health Care Job Licensed practical nurse 080509 in Calgary

Title: Licensed practical nurse  

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Weekend, Day

Salary: To be negotiated, Other Benefits

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Calgary North East, Alberta (1 vacancy) 

Skill Requirements:


Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training


Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Licensure by the appropriate province or territory of work, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate


Experience: Experience an asset


Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English


Work Setting: Nursing or convalescent home


Area of Specialization: Geriatrics, General duty


Registered Nursing Assistant Specific Skills: Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse, Distribute medication to patients, Change patients' dressings, Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy, Bathe and dress patients, Assist registered nurses with various medical procedures


Additional Skills: Monitor patients' progress and report any changes


Security and Safety: Basic security clearance, Immunization records, Tuberculosis test


Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Walking


Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation


Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning


Other Information:Newport Harbour Care Centre has a full time day position available. We offer competitive pay and benefits, weekend and shift differential.

Employer: Newport Harbour Care Centre

How to Apply:


Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.


By Phone: between 7:30 and 15:30: (403) 567-5103
By Fax: (403) 567-5101
By E-mail: tcorea@newportharbourcarecentre.com
Business Profile: Long term care centre on Coventry Hills lake, an elegant new facility with 129 private beds. Newport Harbour prides itself on a fun team atmosphere.

Web Site: http://www.newportharbourcarecentre.com

Advertised until: 2009/05/26