nurse

Work setting

• Hospital or home for the aged
• Physician's office
• Private clinic
• Public or community health centre
• Retirement home
• Long term care center

Tasks

• Assist health care practitioners during examinations or treatments
• Assist in surgery
• Engage in community program development
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
• Participate in community needs assessment
• Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
• Conduct disease screening
• Deliver health education programs
• Deliver immunization programs
• Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician
• Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
• Provide nursing care
• Perform administrative tasks

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Acute care nursing Certificate
• Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) neonatal resuscitation program
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate
• Eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse by the province / territory of work
• Eligible for licensure as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse by the province of work
• First Aid Certificate
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities
• Licensure as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse by provincial authorities

Type of treatment experience

• Pain management

Area of specialization

• Cardio-thoracic unit
• Cardiology
• Cardiovascular surgery
• Gynecology
• Neonatology
• Neurology
• Nursery
• Palliative care
• Urology
• Ophthalmology

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Computer
• Internet access

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is your current level of study?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Parking available

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example : braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example : transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example : relocation, housing, etc.)
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities