This job is no longer taking applications and is displayed only for reference.
To view current postings please conduct a new search.
Thank you.
Nursing Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
1. Accepting the delivery and return of medications from the pharmacy and providing an audit check.
2. Assisting the Physician or Nurse practitioner with assessment and charting of vital signs,
3. Dispense over the counter and additional medications as prescribed by Clinic Physician or Nurse Practitioner.
4. Assist in facilitating Clinical or Educational Telehealth appointments and group sessions.
5. Monitor and chart urine screens
6. Utilize the nursing process to assess patients as needed or during scheduled appointments and provide additional support and education regarding Mental Health Disorders.
7. Keep records of dispensed medication
8. Communicate with Outreach workers, Case managers, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Counselors, The Provincial lab or other personnel.
Qualifications:
1. Licensed Practical Nurse
2. Able to perform Intramuscular and Subcutaneous injections.
3. Experience in Counselling and management of patients with Mental Health Disorders.
4. Able to use Electronic Medical Record software (Will train if necessary) and electronic MARs.
Centre Hours:
Monday to Friday 9am 12pm
Statutory Holidays: Closed
Salary: Competitive to current pay scale.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Licensure by the appropriate province or territory of work
- Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
- Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
Additional Skills
- Monitor patients' progress and report any changes
Work Setting
- Physician's office
- Community health clinic or centre
Area Of Specialization
- Psychiatry
- Public and community health
- Drug addiction
Registered Nursing Assistant Specific Skills
- Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
- Distribute medication to patients
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
- Confidential security clearance
|
© 2024 SaskJobs. All rights reserved. Privacy Statement | Disclaimer | Copyright | Contact Us | Mobile Site | Site Map |
Email a Friend
Print This Job%20Licensed Practical Nurse)
