Registered Nurse - Independent Practice

Work setting

• Physician's office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
• Collaborate to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care
• Conduct disease screening
• Deliver health education programs
• Deliver immunization programs
• Engage in research activities related to nursing

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• Eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse by the province/territory of work
• First Aid Certificate
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management