Registered Nurse – Geriatrics Focus Antigonish
R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home • antigonish, Canada
Role Description
Overview
Elevate your nursing career with a Registered Nurse position focused on geriatrics in Antigonish, NS. Engage in comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, and care plan coordination in a full-time role. This term or contract position requires full-time hours in a nursing home setting.
Responsibilities
- Monitor vital signs and report changes to physicians
- Collaborate with health professionals in treatment planning
- Dispense medications as per physician orders
- Document patient conditions accurately and timely
- Provide leadership and support to licensed practical nurses
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse licensure in the provincial territory
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate mandatory
- CPR certification needed
- Must pass criminal record check
- Relevant experience in geriatrics and mental health care