Job for the future Nurses

Average hourly wage

$40.00

Job description

In addition to caring for patients, these individuals provide education programs and health care consultations. This group includes those who are in the process of obtaining their licence. They are self-employed, work in their own homes, or in:

Hospitals
Health care or extended care facilities
Rehabilitation centres
Clinics
Medical offices
Pharmacies
Community organizations
Call centres
Businesses
School environments

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Social: People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.
Investigative: People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Artistic: People with this profile prefer to express their emotions and thoughts through various art forms. They like to use their imagination.

Main tasks

Nurses

Plan and evaluate the care to be given.
Assess the physical and mental condition of patients.
Educate patients and their families about health issues.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
Adjust the nursing therapeutic plan.
Monitor, assess, document, and record symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions.
Assist physicians with surgical procedures and medical procedures.
May supervise other staff members.
Carry out the referral process.

Occupational Health Nurses

Develop health education programs for staff.
Provide nursing care in private companies and industries.

Community Health Nurses

Provide nursing care and health information in homes and health care facilities.
Participate in community needs assessments and program development.
Screen for diseases and administer vaccines.

Psychiatric Nurses

Provide nursing care in mental health settings.
Provide counselling services to patients.

Nursing Consultants

Provide consultation services related to the nursing profession and nursing science.

Nursing Researchers

Conduct research in nursing science.

Clinical Nurses

Assess the health status of patients.
Ensure the realization of the nursing care and treatment plan for individuals with complex health problems.
Provide care and treatment.