registered nurse (R.N.)
Education:
Bachelor's degree.
Work setting:
Nursing home/home for the aged.
Tasks:
- Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition.
- 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.
- Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
- Provide nursing care.
- Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities.
Area of specialization:
Geriatrics.
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check.
- Immunization records.
- Tuberculosis test.
Experience:
1 to less than 7 months.
Government programs:
Recognized employer.
Employment terms options:
To be determined.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
As per collective agreement.
Long term benefits:
- Long-term care insurance.
- Maternity and parental benefits.