registered nurse - independent practice

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 50 hours per week
• Education : Bachelor's degree
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Hospital or home for the aged
• Hospital / medical facility or clinic
• Nursing home / home for the aged
• Public or community health centre

Tasks

• 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 immunization programs
• Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician
• Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
• Provide nursing care

Supervision

No supervision responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Acute care nursing Certificate
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
• Eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse by the province / territory of work
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities

Area of specialization

Emergency room

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• 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

Workplace information

On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits
17 days ago