About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer. Nursing home/home for the aged. Retirement home. Tasks: Administer medications. Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing. Conduct specimen collection. Ensure infection control. Take vital signs. Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families. Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures. Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work. Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate. CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Area of specialization: Geriatrics. Rehabilitation. Security and safety: Bondable. Immunization records. Tuberculosis test. Vulnerable sector check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Night shift premium. Pension plan. Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Wellness program.