registered nurse (R.N.)
Education:
Bachelor's degree.
Work setting:
Nursing home/home for the aged. Long term care center.
Tasks:
- Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition.
- Address and document symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
- Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families.
- Deliver health education programs.
- Deliver immunization programs.
- Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
- Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment.
- Provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to nursing profession and nursing practice.
- Provide nursing care.
- Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff.
- Perform administrative tasks.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate.
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities.
Security and safety:
- Adult Abuse Registry check.
- Criminal record check.
- Immunization records.
- Tuberculosis test.
- Vulnerable sector check.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Manual dexterity.
- Physically demanding.
- Standing for extended periods.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Initiative.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
- Shift.
- Morning.
Experience:
5 years or more.
Employment terms options:
- Night.
- Weekend.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- As per collective agreement.
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Other benefits.
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).