Nursing Jobs in Canada
Paramed
Oshawa, ON
In this community nursing role,asa Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC)Nurse and as working as a part of the ParaMed nursing health care team the NSWOC will provide and promote evidenced based advanced wound, ostomy and continence assessment,managementand care to all patient groups either through a consultative process or by direct care. Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Registered Nurse ideally in a community setting and/or providing wound/ostomy/continence care to patients (direct care/consultation) .
Paramed
London, ON
In this community nursing role,asa Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC)Nurse and as working as a part of the ParaMed nursing health care team the NSWOC will provide and promote evidenced based advanced wound, ostomy and continence assessment,managementand care to all patient groups either through a consultative process or by direct care. Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Registered Nurse ideally in a community setting and/or providing wound/ostomy/continence care to patients (direct care/consultation) .
Paramed
Toronto, ON
In this community nursing role, as a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) Nurse and as working as a part of the ParaMed nursing health care team the NSWOC will provide and promote evidenced based advanced wound, ostomy and continence assessment, management and care to all patient groups either through a consultative process or by direct care. Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Registered Nurse ideally in a community setting and/or providing wound/ostomy/continence care to patients (direct care/consultation).
Extendicare
Oshawa, ON
In this community nursing role,asa Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC)Nurse and as working as a part of the ParaMed nursing health care team the NSWOC will provide and promote evidenced based advanced wound, ostomy and continence assessment,managementand care to all patient groups either through a consultative process or by direct care. Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Registered Nurse ideally in a community setting and/or providing wound/ostomy/continence care to patients (direct care/consultation) .
Paramed
London, ON
You will work with patients of all ages with differing complexity of care needs and play a key role in helping patients remain comfortable in their homes for as long as possible. Join us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible!
CloudCure
$90 - $100 Per hour
Vancouver, BC
Embrace and model our culture of treating each patient with respect and enthusiasm, and ensuring that the team delivers client care excellence. We are a fast-growing digital health startup with a mission focused team passionate about improving the future of healthcare.
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services
Surrey, BC
Provide nursing services, information and support, and short-term, time-limited follow-up as required by methods such as addressing immediate social or mental health needs, providing counseling/therapeutic support to individual clients and their families, and acting as a group co-facilitator as required; assisting with finding shelter, food, financial assistance, medication or referral to other appropriate resources; administering medications and assessing their effectiveness, monitoring client for presence of side effects such as extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), tardive dyskinesia and other movement disorders related to psychoactive medications, providing information on medication management, including teaching the client about benefits and possible side effects; and giving advice and information about mental illness, personality disorders, range of treatment options available, court process, community options, and resources and education on mental illness. Provide community case coordination and advocacy services for clients by methods such as communicating and monitoring client contacts with mental health teams, private psychiatrists, family physicians, probation, other specialists, and social service agencies that are involved in the provision of services to the client to ensure continuity of care and sharing of pertinent information; establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with all resources; communicating closely with treating psychiatrists/psychologists to ensure ongoing evaluation and effective treatment; and working in collaboration with other community resources to meet the client’s need for assistance including financial, housing, medical and psychiatric care, substance abuse intervention, family support, employment/skills training opportunities, life skills training, transportation, and prosocial/recreational programs.
Medavie Blue Cross
Prince Edward Island, PE
Baccalaureate degree or diploma in nursing and currently enrolled/planning to enroll in BN program with extensive clinical experience, preferably involving assessment of and exposure to acute as well as chronic and persistent mental illness; treatment and/or case management of clients with mental illness; work with clients of varied ages and levels of intellect; exposure to addictions related issues, and experience working in varied mental health settings as well as in the community. Utilizes and applies extensive knowledge of principles of prevention, case management, psycho social rehabilitation, and applying best and emerging modes of therapy such as brief, narrative, cognitive, behavioural, supportive, family and group therapy, discern which approaches are best suited to the situation, clinical needs and range of conditions/ illnesses.
BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)
Vancouver, BC
Assist the Senior Practice Leader and the service line with program activities and optimal use of resources through methods such as participating in the implementation of program planning, suggesting changes in program implementation to the Public Health Manager, drafting objectives and indicators for related public health programs, and providing feedback on the feasibility of the interventions required for policy, procedure and program implementation as requested. Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including 2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Nursing Jobs Overview
Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system. They provide dedicated care to patients through administering medication and vaccinations, taking blood and other samples for testing, and supporting movement and hygiene during hospital stays, to name just a few responsibilities. Nurses are also crucial to supporting other medical professionals in their work environment such as doctors, surgeons, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists.
This occupation is facing a shortage, so there’s an abundance of nursing jobs available to you. As a nurse, you could work in a variety of settings from hospitals and clinics to schools, military bases, and many more. In addition to where you work, the options for specialization are numerous, including fields such as:
- cardiovascular
- gastroenterology
- rehabilitation
- neuroscience
- psychiatric and mental health
- oncology
- hospice palliative care
This incredibly important career requires empathy, a sincere desire to help people, and the ability to perform under pressure.
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Nurse Education and Skills
To become a nurse, you must complete either a university, college, or other recognized nursing program. You’ll then need to gain registration with a regulatory body. This is a requirement for nurses in all provinces and territories.
For employment in specialist fields and some levels of nursing, you may need to undertake additional training and registration. To be successful in your role you’ll also be expected to show soft skills such as:
- excellent communication
- patience and sensitivity
- attention to detail
For more information about what is required, check out our sample job description for a registered nurse.
Update Your Nursing Resume
Before hitting send on your nursing job applications, make sure your resume is up to date and optimized. Include all your professional qualifications and registrations, as well as specific details of your experience as a nurse. Focus on highlighting the skills that are advertised for in each job ad and demote those that are less relevant.
For help with creating your resume refer to Monster’s resume tips and advice. Your application may also require a cover letter in which you can provide further details about your interest in and suitability for the job. Check out our sample healthcare cover letter to help you get started.
Interviewing for Nursing Jobs
Standing out with your resume is the first step to landing your ideal job as a nurse. Next, you need to conquer the interview stage, which we admit can be nerve-wracking. Remember that your skills as a nurse are highly sought after, and the interview is also your chance to find out if the role is the right fit for you. Furthermore, the best thing you can do to feel calm and more relaxed for your interview is to prepare thoroughly. Practice answering some of the common nursing interview questions and use our other interview tips to help you get ready.
How Much Do Nurses Get Paid?
It’s important to understand what your skills are worth and what you can expect to earn. Nurse salaries differ slightly depending on the province you work in. For example, a registered nurse in British Columbia earns an average wage of $26.88 per hour, while in the same job in Nunavut makes around $24.38 per hour.
Nursing assistants, directors of nursing, and nursing managers can all expect to see a variation in their earning due to the level of responsibility. To find out what you can make, add your desired title and location to the Monster Salary Tool. The tool also shows you related job earnings, skills that can increase your pay, and potential career steps.
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