registered nurse (R.N.)

Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Long term care center. Tasks: Assist health care practitioners during examinations or treatments . Engage in community program development. Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition. Participate in community needs assessment. Address and document symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.

Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions. Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families. Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician. Manage home care cases. Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment. Provide nursing care.

Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming. Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff. Perform administrative tasks. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : First Aid Certificate. Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Fast-paced environment. Tight deadlines. Experience: Experience an asset.