registered nurse (R.N.)

• • 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

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)