RN (registered nurse)

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

Job summary

A national health service seeks a Registered Nurse in Saint-Jérôme to support health care practitioners, monitor patients, and administer medications. The role offers various benefits including health and dental coverage, and requires licensure eligibility and relevant experience. This position is on-site and demands strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in health care.
• Ability to assess and monitor patients' conditions.
• Competency in providing nursing care and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist health care practitioners during examinations or treatments.
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition.
• Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Time management

Education

Eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse

Job description

Overview

Languages: French

Education: College/CEGEP

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

• Hospital or home for the aged
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

• Assist health care practitioners during examinations or treatments
• Assist in surgery
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients\' condition
• Participate in community needs assessment
• 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 health education programs
• Deliver immunization programs
• Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician
• Manage home care cases
• Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
• Provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to nursing profession and nursing practice
• Provide nursing care
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

• Eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse by the province/territory of work

Additional information

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Medical exam
• Tuberculosis test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program