Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 12 to 40 hours per week Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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 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 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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Staff in various areas of responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Bending, crouching, kneeling Fast-paced environment Large workload Manual dexterity Overtime required Physically demanding Sitting Standing for extended periods Tight deadlines Work under pressure

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 available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Financial benefits

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* As per collective agreement