Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 60 to 75 hours bi-weekly
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: Experience an asset
Work Setting:
- Hospital or home for the aged
Tasks:
- Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
- Collaborate to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care
- Deliver health education programs
- Deliver immunization programs
- 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
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 currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Health benefits:
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits:
- As per collective agreement
Long term benefits:
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits:
- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)