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Registered nurse (R.N.)

Mahone Bay Nursing Home - 4 Jobs
Mahone Bay, NS
Posted 22 days ago
Job Details:
$38.02 / hour
Contract
Experienced

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Join Our Caring Team as a Registered Nurse (R.N.)!

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a fulfilling opportunity in a supportive environment? Mahone Bay Nursing Home is seeking a talented R.N. to join our team on a temporary basis. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care to our residents and thrive in a collaborative setting, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse at Mahone Bay Nursing Home, you will play a vital role in the health and well-being of our residents. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting health care practitioners during examinations or treatments
  • Monitoring patients and advising physicians of any changes in their conditions
  • Addressing and documenting symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
  • Assessing patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
  • Delivering health education programs
  • Operating or monitoring medical apparatus or equipment
  • Providing nursing care and supervising licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff
  • Performing administrative tasks

Work Environment

This position is set in a nursing home/home for the aged, where you will be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality care. You will be expected to work 80 hours bi-weekly, and your work will be conducted in English.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Work Term: Temporary
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing
  • Experience: 1 to 2 years in a nursing role
  • Certificates: CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate, and eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse by the province/territory of work
  • Transportation: Own vehicle and valid driver's license
  • Security: Criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

Work Conditions

This role requires:

  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a large workload
  • Physical demands including bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, and standing for extended periods
  • Capability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Personal Suitability

We are looking for candidates who are:

  • Accurate and reliable
  • Client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Organized and efficient in time management
  • Flexible and able to take initiative
  • Team players with strong oral and written communication skills

Financial and Other Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $38.02 hourly as per the collective agreement, along with:

  • Free parking available
  • Team building opportunities
  • Additional benefits

Screening Questions

As part of the application process, you will be asked the following questions:

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Location

This position is based in beautiful Mahone Bay, NS, a community known for its stunning scenery and welcoming atmosphere.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents and work in a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.

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