Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Job Summary
- Assess and monitor patients health status including vital signs such as temperature blood pressure pulse respiratory rate height and weight.
- Plan implement evaluate and document practical nursing care.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient health records for referral and continuity of care.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
- Prepare and administer injections and enemas as prescribed.
- Perform routine tests such as Random Blood Sugar (RBS) and accurately record food and fluid intake and output.
- Assist Physicians and Registered Nurses with tests and medical procedures.
- Educate family members regarding routine procedures and appropriate patient care.
- Maintain professional ethical and patient-centred nursing practices.
- Diploma in Practical Nursing 2 years after high school or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Valid nursing license preferred.
- DataFlow required.
- Prometric is not required.
- Candidates are preferably not more than 40 years of age.
- Strong communication interpersonal and patient-care skills.
- Ability to work independently within the scope of practical nursing practice and collaborate effectively with RNs and Physicians.
Required Skills:
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience as a Nurse Technician/Nurse Assistant after the required registration/licensing. Relevant hospital or healthcare facility experience preferred. Preferably 40 years of age or below.
Required Education:
18 months to 2 years Nursing Diploma after completion of 12 years of high school education or equivalent; OR3-year Nursing Diploma after completion of 9 years of general education from a recognized Technical Nursing School.