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Head Nurses and Supervisors  (NOC 3151)
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Head nurses and supervisors supervise and co-ordinate the activities of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel in the provision of patient care. They are employed in health care institutions such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes and in nursing agencies.

head nurse, nursing care co-ordinator, nursing supervisor, patient care co-ordinator, psychiatric nursing supervisor, public health nursing supervisor.

Head nurses and supervisors perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Supervise registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel
  • Evaluate patients' needs and ensure that required nursing care is delivered
  • Set up and co-ordinate nursing services in conjunction with other health services
  • Ensure quality nursing care is provided and appropriate administrative procedures are followed
  • Assist in the establishment of unit policies and procedures
  • Administer nursing unit budget and ensure that supplies and equipment are available
  • Assist in the selection, evaluation and professional development of nursing personnel
  • Collaborate on research projects related to nursing and medical care and multidisciplinary services
  • May provide direct patient care.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Amos, Rouyn-Noranda, Témiscaming, Val-d'Or, Ville-Marie, La Sarre, Macamic, Malartic, Senneterre, Barraute

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Jobs for Head Nurses and Supervisors in Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

Job opportunities from Job Bank and contributing job sites are updated daily.

There are 2 job postings in Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region.

Table of job opportunities for your chosen occupation at the regional level.
Date Posted Job Title Employer Location Source
2013-05-03 coordinator evening night weekend and statutory holiday operations (health and social services network) CENTRE DE SANTÉ ET DE SERVICES SOCIAUX DES AURORES-BORÉALES
  • La Sarre
Emploi-Québec Emploi-Québec
2013-04-04 chief nursing unit (health and social services network) Centre de santé et de service sociaux du Témiscamingue
  • Ville-Marie
Emploi-Québec Emploi-Québec

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