College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Work setting
Hospital/medical facility or clinic
Medical clinic
Tasks
Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
Provide technical assistance to surgeons by laying out instruments, setting up equipment, assisting surgical teams with gowns and gloves and passing instruments to surgeons
Clean and sterilize the operating room and instruments
Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team
Spider vein treatments
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
