RN (registered nurse)

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Hospital or home for the aged
• Nursing home/home for the aged
• Long term care

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
• 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
• Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician
• Provide nursing care
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff

Supervision

• 16-20 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics
• Palliative care
• Support and facilitate the grieving process for the patient and their family

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Gratuities
• Mileage paid
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available