Languages English

Education Bachelor's degree

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse by the province/territory of work; Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities; Tracheostomy care training

Education

Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical trainingCompletion of high school

Experience 7 months to less than 1 year

Specific Skills

Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions; Collaborate to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care; Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician; Monitor, assess, address, document and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions; Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming; Manage home care cases; Participate in community needs assessment and program development; Deliver immunization programs; Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff; Provide nursing care

Area of Specialization

Palliative care; Oncology; Mental health; Medical unit; Infection control; Geriatrics; General duty; Death counselling; Float

Work Setting

Public or community health centre; Hospital or home for the aged; Hospital/medical facility or clinic; Home care and visiting care agency; Nursing home/home for the aged

Security and Safety Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle; Willing to travel

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Attention to detail; Standing for extended periods

Ability to Supervise Staff in various areas of responsibility

Area of Practice - Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists Psychiatry

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement; Reliability; Organized