supervisor, nursing

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Employ creative problem solving to identify opportunities for process improvement in bed assignment, transfer, patient flow and resource utilization
• Ensure that appropriate administrative procedures are followed
• Ensure that quality nursing care is provided to patients
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment
• 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 Nurse by provincial or territorial 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
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• 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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program