Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
Work setting
- Home care and visiting care agency
- Hospital or home for the aged
- Hospital/medical facility or clinic
- Nursing home/home for the aged
- Public or community health centre
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer budget
- Ensure availability of supplies and equipment
- Assist in the establishment of unit policies and procedures
- Assist in the selection, evaluation and professional development of personnel
- Ensure that quality nursing care is provided and that appropriate administrative procedures are followed
- Set up and co-ordinate nursing services in conjunction with other health services
- Supervise registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
- 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
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
- Manual dexterity
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Tight deadlines
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)