registered nurse - public and community health

Q'wemtsin Health Society
Kamloops, BC, CA
$44,75-$48,9 an hour
Permanent
Full-time
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 35 hours per week
  • Education : Bachelor's degree
  • Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

  • Engage in community program development
  • Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
  • Participate in community needs assessment
  • 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
  • Conduct disease screening
  • Deliver health education programs
  • Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician
  • Manage home care cases
  • Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
  • Provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to nursing profession and nursing practice
  • Provide nursing care
  • Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming
  • Perform administrative tasks

Supervision

No supervision responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Area of work experience

Teaching

Type of treatment experience

Pain management

Area of specialization

  • Geriatrics
  • Palliative care
  • Support and facilitate the grieving process for the patient and their family

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Eligible for professional liability insurance
  • Immunization records
  • Tuberculosis test
  • Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Travel expenses paid by employer
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Fast-paced environment
  • 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

Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning / training paid by employer
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities
  • Wellness program
  • 3 days ago
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