registered nurse (R.N.)

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 31 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged

Tasks

• Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
• Assist in surgery and other medical procedures
• Collaborate to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care
• Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician
• Monitor, assess, address, document and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
• 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

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
• Eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse by the province/territory of work
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities

Area of specialization

• Mental health
• Palliative care
• Medical unit

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• 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 currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

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
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Wellness program