Registered Nurse (R.N.)

Role Overview

Registered Nurse working in a nursing home or home for the aged. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, supervising staff, and administering medications as prescribed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients and advise the physician of any changes in patients' condition.
• Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families.
• Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Provide nursing care.
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities.
• Specialization in Geriatrics preferred...