Greenfield Park - QC
Become Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Job Description: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
A Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), also known as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), is a healthcare professional that has completed two years of college-level education to earn a diploma in Practical Nursing. They are one of the three types of nurses, along with Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs). Being an RPN offers a quicker and more affordable route to a career in nursing, although they will not be qualified for certain roles because the training is not as extensive. RPNs predominantly treat patients with stables conditions, who do not require invasive procedures or are likely to experience a medical emergency. RPNs are frequently employed in clinics, long-term care facilities and by other private healthcare service providers.
5 Requirements To Be A Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
- Graduate from a college-level institution with a diploma in Practical Nursing
- A valid certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Strong knowledge of proper medical procedures and healthcare practices is vita l
- Physically fit enough to stand and move for the majority of the day
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills to deal with patients
What Does A Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Do ?
All types of nurses work to offer the best healthcare possible to their patients and clients. Registered Practical Nurses provide care to patients in stable condition where there is a low probably of a sudden change. They dispense medication – including pills, liquids and injections – according to the instructions of a physician or doctor, perform routine examinations and treatments, assist physicians treating patients and offer therapeutic health services. RPNs also provide practical information and instructions to patients so that they can maintain their health and use any medication or equipment correctly. Depending on their place of employment, RPNs can follow set routine with a small group of patients requiring long term care, or they can treat different patients as they arrive at a clinic or healthcare facility.
- Provide healthcare services to patients in clinics and healthcare facility
- Dispense doctor-prescribed medication, either in ingestible form or injections
- Perform health checks (temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, etc)
- Assist with patient-specific treatments and therapies
- Change bandaging, dressings and bedding
- Update patient chart and log all important information
- Follow rules, regulations and guidelines at all times
- Instruct patients on proper at-home treatments methods
- Contact a doctor immediately if there is a change in patient condition
How To Become A Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Aspiring registered practical nurses must complete a learning and training program at a college or vocational school that has been approved for RPNs. Upon completion of the course, they will need to successfully complete the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination in every province except Quebec. Finally, they need to register with the regulatory organization of their province or territory, such as the College of Nurses of Ontario, in order to be an official registered practical nurse.
Sectors Recruiting For A Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Registered practical nurses are recruited by public and private healthcare facilities in the healthcare sector.
Career Outlook For A Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
The long-term employment outlook for registered practical nurses is considered mostly good across the country. Over the next ten years, there is actually predicted to be a labour shortage in the sector. The number of aspiring registered practical nurses is expected to be fewer than the number of available job roles.
Where Does A Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Work
A registered practical nurse works in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres and healthcare facilities, where they assist doctors, therapists, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Related Job Titles
According to the CNP code (national classification of occupations), here are the additional titles for a registered practical nurse:
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Graduate nursing assistant
- Operating room technician
- Registered nursing assistant (R.N.A.)
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