Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Home care and visiting care agency
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Hospital or home for the aged
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Hospital/medical facility or clinic
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Nursing home/home for the aged
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Assist health care practitioners during examinations or treatments
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Engage in community program development
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Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
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Participate in community needs assessment
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Address and document symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions
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Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
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Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician
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Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
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Provide nursing care
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Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming
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Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff
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Perform administrative tasks
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse by the province/territory of work
Experience and specialization
Type of treatment experience
Medical specialization
Area of specialization
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Geriatrics
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Palliative care
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Support and facilitate the grieving process for the patient and their family
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Immunization records
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Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Manual dexterity
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Overtime required
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Physically demanding
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Sitting
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Standing for extended periods
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Work under pressure
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Time management
Benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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On-site amenities
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Parking available
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Variable or compressed work week
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Wellness program
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.