registered nurse (R.N.)

Government of Canada; Town of Lockeport; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care in a nursing home. The role involves assisting health practitioners, monitoring patients, and supervising other nursing staff. The candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing and possess a valid nursing license. The position is on-site with no remote options and requires a commitment to quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include health care and pension plans.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Pension plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of nursing experience is required.
• Ability to perform nursing care in a nursing home setting.
• Willingness to undergo criminal record checks and immunization.

Responsibilities

• Assist health care practitioners during examinations or treatments.
• Monitor patients and document symptoms relevant to their conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health teams to plan care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Time management

Client focus

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Licensure as a Registered Nurse

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged

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
• Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician
• Engage in research activities related to nursing
• Provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to nursing profession and nursing practice
• Provide nursing care
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff
• Perform administrative tasks

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Credentials

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program