registered nurse (R.N.)

Government of Canada; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health authority in Canada is looking for qualified nursing staff to monitor and provide care to patients. Applicants are required to have at least a bachelor's degree, along with specific certifications such as IV therapy and Basic Cardiac Life Support. Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, collaborating with health teams, and addressing patients' needs. This position requires on-site presence without remote options, and includes health benefits like dental and vision care, along with a structured work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Must have Intravenous (IV) therapy Certification.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate required.
• Criminal record check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients and report changes in their condition.
• Collaborate with health team for patient care.
• Supervise other nursing staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Team player

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Cellular phone

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Home care and visiting care agency
• Hospital or home for the aged
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Nursing home/home for the aged
• Retirement home
• Long term care center

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
• Engage in research activities related to nursing
• Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
• Provide nursing care
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff
• Perform administrative tasks

Supervision

• More than 20 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Intravenous (IV) therapy Certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Area of specialization

• Geriatrics
• Mental health

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

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
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program