Personal Suitability

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Own vehicle; Willing to travel; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer

Own Tools/Equipment

Computer; Printer; Internet access; Cellular phone

Security and Safety

Bondable; Child abuse registry check; Medical exam; Drug test; Tuberculosis test; Eligible for professional liability insurance; Criminal record check; Confidential security clearance; Basic security clearance; Adult Abuse Registry

Work Setting

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

Area of Specialization

Surgery; Rehabilitation; Pediatrics; Palliative care; Oncology; Neurology; Mental health; Intensive care, nursery; Infection control; Geriatrics; Death counselling; Cardiology; Burn unit; Drug addiction; Nursery

Specific Skills

Engage in research activities related to nursing; Assist in surgery and other medical procedures; 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 consultative services regarding issues relevant to nursing profession and nursing practice; Manage home care cases; Conduct disease screening; Deliver immunization programs; 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; Licensure as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse by provincial authorities; Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience

Languages English