Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 1 to less than 7 months or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Nursing home/home for the aged

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 Conduct disease screening Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician 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 Perform administrative tasks

Supervision

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5-10 people Staff in various areas of responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate Eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse by the province/territory of work Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities

Area of specialization

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Geriatrics Palliative care

Security and safety

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Immunization records Tuberculosis test Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Bending, crouching, kneeling Fast-paced environment Manual dexterity Standing for extended periods Tight deadlines Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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Accurate 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 available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? 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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As per collective agreement

Other benefits

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* Free parking available