Registered nurse (R.N.)

SHIRETOWN NURSING HOME, situated at 280 HALIBURTON ROAD, Lyons Brook, NS B0K 1H0, is currently looking for applications for the role of Registered Nurse (R.N.) who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are term or contract, part-time roles that may lead to full-time employment. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: SHIRETOWN NURSING HOME
Position: Registered nurse (R.N.)
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $33.00 to $36.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 12 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Part-time leading to full-time
Location: 280 HALIBURTON ROAD, Lyons Brook, NS B0K 1H0

Also hiring: Kitchen helper

Job Description

  • The candidate must assist health care practitioners during examinations and treatments.
  • The candidate will be responsible for monitoring patients and notifying the physician of any changes in their condition.
  • The candidate must address and document symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions.
  • The candidate must assess patients in order to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
  • The candidate must collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families.
  • The candidate must conduct disease screening.
  • The candidate must deliver health education programs.
  • The candidate must deliver immunization programs.
  • The candidate must dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
  • The candidate must provide consulting services regarding issues relevant to nursing practice and the nursing profession.
  • The candidate must be able to provide nursing care.
  • The candidate will be responsible for supervising licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must supervise staff in various areas of responsibility.
  • The candidate must be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse by the province or territory of work.
  • The candidate should be accurate.
  • The candidate should be client-focused.
  • The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible.
  • The candidate must be capable of acting independently.
  • The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must have excellent time management skills.

Work setting

  • The candidate should work in a nursing home or a home for the aged, or with individuals who don’t require hospitalization but can’t be cared for at home.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must undergo a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in positions that require bending, crouching, and kneeling.
  • The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
  • The candidate must manage a large workload.
  • The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
  • The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in a sitting position.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.

Benefits

  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate should receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

janice.jorden@macleodgroup.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Proof of the requested certifications
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