Job Description

Work Term: Casual Work Language: English Hours: 2 to 15 hours per week Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other

Work setting

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Home care and visiting care agency Private residence Management

Tasks

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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 Deliver health education programs Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician Provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to nursing profession and nursing practice Provide nursing care Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff

Supervision

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3-4 people Staff in various areas of responsibility

Area of work experience

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Health

Area of specialization

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Palliative care Rehabilitation

Security and safety

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Bondable Criminal record check Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Own vehicle Valid driver's licence Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Bending, crouching, kneeling Sitting Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

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Cellular phone Computer

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan

Financial benefits

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Mileage paid Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

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* Wellness program