registered nurse (R.N.)

SHIRETOWN NURSING HOMEPictou, NSJob Bankpaskelbta 2026-09-14

Education:

Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Nursing home/home for the aged.

Tasks:

  • Assist health care practitioners during examinations or treatments .
  • Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition.
  • Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Conduct disease screening.
  • Provide nursing care.
  • Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff.
  • Perform administrative tasks.

Supervision:

11-15 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

  • First Aid Certificate.
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities.

Area of specialization:

Geriatrics.

Security and safety:

  • Adult Abuse Registry check.
  • Criminal record check.
  • Tuberculosis test.
  • Vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information:

  • Own vehicle.
  • Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Attention to detail.
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling.
  • Fast-paced environment.
  • Large workload.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Physically demanding.
  • Sitting.
  • Standing for extended periods.
  • Tight deadlines.
  • Work under pressure.

Personal suitability:

  • Accurate.
  • Client focus.
  • Efficient interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral communication.
  • Excellent written communication.
  • Flexibility.
  • Initiative.
  • Judgement.
  • Organized.
  • Reliability.
  • Team player.
  • Time management.

Screening questions:

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
  • Are you currently a student?.
  • Do you have experience working in this field?.
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening. Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available.

Financial benefits:

As per collective agreement.

Other benefits:

  • Free parking available.
  • Other benefits.
  • Team building opportunities.
  • Parking available.
  • Wellness program.