registered nurse (R.N.)

Government of Canada; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Saint John is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in a nursing home setting, involving collaboration with health teams and supervision of staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of nursing experience, along with required certifications such as Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Benefits

Health care plan

Pension plan

Flexible working conditions

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of nursing experience required.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities.

Responsibilities

• Address and document symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
• Collaborate with other health professionals to plan and evaluate patient care.
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
• Provide nursing care
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization Area of specialization

• Geriatrics

Additional information Security and safety

• Adult Abuse Registry check
• Bondable
• Confidential security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Immunization records
• Medical exam
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods
• 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
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program