Personal Suitability

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

Ability to Supervise

More than 20 people; Staff in various areas of responsibility

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information

Own vehicle; Willing to travel; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety

Bondable; Medical exam; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Eligible for professional liability insurance; Criminal record check; Confidential security clearance; Basic security clearance; Adult Abuse Registry

Work Setting

Private residence; Home care and visiting care agency

Area of Specialization

Rehabilitation; Pediatrics; Palliative care; Mental health; Infection control; Geriatrics; Death counselling

Specific Skills

Deliver health education programs; 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; Provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to nursing profession and nursing practice; Manage home care cases; Participate in community needs assessment and program development; Conduct disease screening; Deliver immunization programs; Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff; Provide nursing care; Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

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; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate; Certified Nurse in Critical Care - Canada (CNCC-C); Acute care nursing Certificate; Tracheostomy care training; Mental health first aid Certificate; Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE); Certified foot care nurse; Intravenous (IV) therapy Certification; Non-acute care infection control professional (NAC ICP) training

Education Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience

Languages English