Summary Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) in Yukon

Find key facts and figures about working as a licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.). The following information is applicable to all Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101).

Description

Licensed practical nurses provide nursing care usually under the direction of medical practitioners, registered nurses or other health team members. Operating room technicians prepare patients and provide assistance to medical practitioners prior to and during surgery. Licensed practical nurses are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, doctors' offices, clinics, companies, private homes and community health centres. Operating room technicians are employed in hospitals.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$43.33/hour

Median wage in Yukon

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Prospects

Varies

The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.

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Jobs

730 jobs

advertised in Canada

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Competencies

  • Oral Communication: Active Listening
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Coordinating
  • Instructing
  • Monitoring

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