Personal Suitability

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

Ability to Supervise

Staff in various areas of responsibility; 11-15 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Sitting; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines

Security and Safety Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check

Work Setting Nursing home/home for the aged

Area of Specialization Geriatrics

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; Deliver immunization programs; Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff; Provide nursing care; Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment

Experience Experience an asset

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse by the province/territory of work

Education Bachelor's degree

Languages English