registered nurse (R.N.)

SHIRETOWN NURSING HOME; Pictou; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local nursing home in Pictou, NS, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide essential care and support for elderly patients. The role involves assisting medical practitioners during treatments, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates require a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification with 2-3 years of experience in geriatrics. This part-time position offers hourly pay ranging from $33.00 to $42.00 based on experience, with flexible shifts available.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in nursing, specializing in geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Assist health care practitioners during examinations or treatments.
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition.
• Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
• Conduct disease screening.
• Provide nursing care.
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Registered Nurse (R.N.)

Job Details

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Work setting: Nursing home/home for the aged.
• Supervision: 11-15 people.

Responsibilities

• Assist health care practitioners during examinations or treatments.
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition.
• Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
• Conduct disease screening.
• Provide nursing care.
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff.
• Perform administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: First Aid Certificate; Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities.
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.
• Area of specialization: Geriatrics.

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

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

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, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Vision care benefits.
• Financial benefits: As per collective agreement.
• Other benefits: Free parking available.

Location & Employment Terms

280 HALIBURTON ROAD, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0

Work location: On site

Salary: $33.00 to $42.00 per hour (Negotiable) / 10 to 20 hours per week

Terms of employment: Part time (Term or contract)

Positions available: Early morning, Evening, Shift, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend, Overtime required/available.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-06