Assistant head nurse

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 15 to 37.5 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

Relocation costs not covered by employerWilling to relocateHospital or home for the agedHospital/medical facility or clinicNursing home/home for the aged

Tasks

Coordinate the movement of patients through the health care systemEmploy creative problem solving to identify opportunities for process improvement in bed assignment, transfer, patient flow and resource utilizationEnsure that appropriate administrative procedures are followedEnsure that quality nursing care is provided to patientsAssist in the establishment of unit policies and proceduresSet up and co-ordinate nursing services in conjunction with other health services

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

CPR CertificateFirst Aid CertificateLicensure as a Registered Nurse by provincial or territorial authorities

Medical specialization

Nursing

Area of specialization

GeriatricsGerontologyPalliative care

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detailBending, crouching, kneelingFast-paced environmentPhysically demandingWork under pressure

Personal suitability

AccurateClient focusFlexibilityInitiativeJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerValues and ethics

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?Are you currently a student?Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?Are you willing to relocate for this position?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?

Health benefits

Dental planDisability benefitsHealth care plan

Financial benefits

As per collective agreementGroup insurance benefitsLife insuranceNight shift premiumPension plan

Long term benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

Free parking availableLearning/training paid by employerOn-site amenitiesOn-site recreation and activitiesOther benefitsPaid time off (volunteering or personal days)Team building opportunitiesParking available

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