Registered nurse (R.N.)

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Home care and visiting care agency
• Private residence
• Management

Tasks

• Assist health care practitioners during examinations or treatments
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
• Address and document symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
• Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
• Deliver health education programs
• Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician
• Provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to nursing profession and nursing practice
• Provide nursing care
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Area of work experience

• Health

Area of specialization

• Palliative care
• Rehabilitation

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Computer

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 authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• To be determined

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Wellness program