Licensed Practical Nurse
Indispensable in the patient’s continuum of care, Licensed Practical Nurses work in close cooperation with specialists and nurses to ensure to the patient’s well-being.
Employment outlook
Excellent
Employment opportunities are excellent in Nova-ScotiaPrerequisits
High School Diploma
English - required level: NCLC 8
Criminal Record Check
Police Record Check
Vaccinations current
High School Diploma
Criminal Record Check
Police Record Check
Vaccinations current
High School Diploma
CASPer test (non-academic)
Daily tasks
- Manage the patient at the time of their admission and while in the facility
- Monitor the patient’s health status, such as blood pressure, pulse, breathing, etc.
- Administer medications and provide a variety of care to help patients
- Inform families about the situation and upcoming treatments for the patient
- Collaborate with other health professionals to provide care to the patient
Required skills
- Be able to react quickly and effectively in an emergency
- Be respectful and keep professional secrecy
- Enjoy working with the public
- Good listening skills and communicate easily
- Love physical work and handling of instruments
- Love teamwork and interdisciplinary
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Salary
$24,55 / hour *
Annual salary at 40h per week: $51 064
Min hourly rate: $19,85 / h ($41 288)
Max hourly rate: $26,00 / h ($54 080)
* Median rate according to Statistics Canada
Work locations
- Doctor's offices
- Hospital center
- Long-term care facilities
- Private clinic
- Self-employed
Training institutions
Available scholarships in Nova Scotia
- Nova-Scotia Community College - NSCC
- Universite Sainte-Anne
Type of diploma obtained
College diploma
Years of study: 3
