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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)First Aid CertificateCPR CertificateEligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of workCompletion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration ExaminationArea of SpecializationPalliative careGeriatricsWork SettingNursing home/home for the agedSecurity and SafetyCriminal record checkWork Conditions and Physical CapabilitiesWork under pressurePhysically demandingManual dexterityAttention to detailCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periodsPersonal SuitabilityAccurateTeam playerExcellent oral communicationClient focusDependabilityJudgementValues and ethicsReliabilityOrganizedLicensed Practical Nurse Specific SkillsMonitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapyAdminister medication and observe and document therapeutic effectsTake vital signs, apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensure infection control, monitore nutritional intake and conduct specimen collectionProvide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning proceduresMonitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team