Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
- Nursing home/home for the aged
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Licensure as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse by provincial authorities
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Geriatrics
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Tuberculosis test
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- 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
- Values and ethics
