Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
- Nursing home/home for the aged
- Long term care
Responsibilities
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
- Deliver immunization programs
- Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician
- Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
- Provide nursing care
- Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff
- Perform administrative tasks
Supervision
- 11-15 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Ensure infection control
- Geriatrics
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Overtime required
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
- Time management
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available