Registered nurse (R.N.)

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• 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
• 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
• Conduct disease screening
• Deliver immunization programs
• Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician
• Provide nursing care
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff
• Perform administrative tasks

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics
• Mental health
• Palliative care

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Parking available

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth