registered nurse (R.N.)

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist health care practitioners during examinations or treatments
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
• Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
• Conduct disease screening
• Provide nursing care
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff
• Perform administrative tasks

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics

Additional information

Security and safety

• Adult Abuse Registry check
• Criminal record check
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload
• Manual dexterity
• 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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program