Registered nurse (R.N.)

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 60 to 75 hours bi-weekly
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged

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

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

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Morning

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)