registered nurse - independent practice

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Private clinic
• Specialty dental practice

Tasks

• Address and document symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
• 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
• Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
• Provide nursing care

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Intravenous (IV) therapy Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities

Area of specialization

• Ensure infection control
• Surgery

Security and safety

• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Immunization records

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer