registered nurse (R.N.)

Government of Canada; Picton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health agency in Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in a long-term care center. Responsibilities include assisting health care practitioners, monitoring patients, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing and relevant certifications. The position offers health benefits and other support.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Night shift premium

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of nursing experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to perform administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Licensure as a Registered Nurse

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work site

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

Work setting

• Long term care center

Responsibilities

• Assist health care practitioners during examinations or treatments
• 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
• Conduct disease screening
• Deliver immunization programs
• Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff
• Perform administrative tasks

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Night shift premium

• Other benefits