intensive care nurse

Government of Canada; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health agency in Dawson Creek, Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient care within various health settings. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing along with 1-2 years of relevant experience and required certifications. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, collaborating with healthcare teams, and administering medications. Offered benefits include health plans, professional development opportunities, and relocation costs covered by the employer.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities is mandatory.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients and inform physicians of any changes.
• Assess patients to determine appropriate nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health teams.
• Dispense and administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide nursing care.
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other staff.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication administration

Nursing care

Supervising nursing staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Hospital or home for the aged

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
• 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

Credentials

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Certified Nurse in Critical Care - Canada (CNCC-C)
• First Aid Certificate
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available