R.P.N. (registered practical nurse)

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work setting

Retirement home.

Tasks

• Administer medications.
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing.
• 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 nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• 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.

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