nurse

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other
• Licensed practical/vocational nurse training (LPN, LVN, RPN, Cert., Dipl., AAS)

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Home care and visiting care agency
• Private residence
• General office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
• Address and document symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
• Engage in research activities related to nursing
• Manage home care cases
• Provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to nursing profession and nursing practice
• Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming
• Perform administrative tasks

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program