Licensed practical nurse

Résidence Unique Sherbrooke is looking for a licensed practical nurse (infirmier/infirmière auxiliaire) to complete its care team. Full-time position.

As a licensed practical nurse, you will have the opportunity to:

• Build a relationship of trust with residents and their families, and inform them about the care required.

• Contribute to assessing each person’s health status and to carrying out their intervention plan.

• Perform the various prescribed treatments and assist with hygiene and comfort care.

• Administer medication and treat wounds.

• Take vital signs and follow up on them.

• Write notes on residents’ condition, the care provided and the medication administered.

• Pass on, receive and act on information related to residents.

• Determine, plan and prioritize interventions according to the situation, the prescription and the established plans, in collaboration with other health professionals.

Training

• DEP in Health, Assistance and Nursing (Santé, assistance et soins infirmiers).

• Membership in the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ).

Profile sought

• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and with partners.

• Strong ability to work in a context of change.

• Flexibility and adaptability.

• Autonomy, initiative, open-mindedness and creativity.

• Excellent judgment and ability to manage risk.

• Excellent self- and stress-management skills.