registered nurse (R.N.)

Government of Canada; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government healthcare organization in Northeastern Ontario seeks a Registered Nurse to assist health care practitioners and monitor patients. The role requires at least 2 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and several certifications including ACLS and CPR. Work will occur on-site, ensuring collaboration with an interdisciplinary health team to provide quality care and engage in community program development. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and have efficient interpersonal skills.
• Must be bondable and pass criminal and vulnerable sector checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist health care practitioners during examinations or treatments.
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health team to plan and evaluate patient care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Time management

Client focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Licensure as a Registered Nurse

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 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/medical facility or clinic

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assist health care practitioners during examinations or treatments
• Engage in community program development
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
• Participate in community needs assessment
• 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
• Conduct disease screening
• Deliver health education programs
• Deliver immunization programs
• Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician
• Engage in research activities related to nursing
• Manage home care cases
• Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
• Provide nursing care
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Other benefits

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