Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability

Ability to Supervise 5-10 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Security and Safety Tuberculosis test; Vulnerable sector 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; Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff; Provide nursing care

Experience Experience an asset

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

CPR Certificate; Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work; Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English