I'm curious about what policies you guys might be working under when it comes to refusing to work in unsafe homes. I did a home visit last week where the patient's daughter verbally abused me, raged at me repeatedly, and intentionally blocked my exit...
Technicalglitch replied to Technicalglitch's topic in Uniform/Gear
Thanks Tornado, for the tips. I did end up making the trek to an actual store yesterday - I was lucky, I tried on mostly the Grey's Anatomy brand and to my shock they actually fit my pear-shaped physique without going too baggy on the top. Scrubs a...
I'm changing to a workplace where I have to wear scrubs and I haven't worn them in decades. They've changed a lot since I last wore them and I have a question on sizing, since I will be buying from the internet - I am small-busted but have relativel...
Technicalglitch replied to NBolas's topic in Canada
I think you should go for it. Nursing is not going to be as intellectually stimulating as the work you have been doing, but you don't have to get all of your intellectual stimulation from work, either. Nursing is meaningful, and you can always be l...
Technicalglitch replied to madricka's topic in Canada
I've liked Nunavut, but I am ready to stop. The weather is truly abysmal, and the job can be difficult and stressful, and the living conditions unpredictable. But, it is fun too, and the money is the best in Canada. I've worked in the NWT too, and...
Technicalglitch replied to madricka's topic in Canada
I feel your pain, although you definitely have it worse. I had kept my CNO registration for many years despite working in Nunavut, and then a few years ago they made those of us who weren't working in Ontario for the previous 3 years resign, with no...
Technicalglitch replied to Posh1206's topic in Canada
I knew a nurse who worked for them, she was happy with them. Their pay rates were below what other agencies were paying for elsewhere in Canada, though, but that might have changed, as that was a few years ago. If you are interested in other parts ...
Technicalglitch replied to nursing96's topic in Canada
Hi redhed2. I've worked in Northern Ontario, you sound like you have the right experience. If you want to go just for 2-3 weeks at a time, and I am guessing you can't go too often while still at your old job, you should try an agency. I'm not sure...
Technicalglitch replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada
BTW, I can pretty much guarantee that all those northern hospitals I listed would have positions open, or many that are currently filled on only a temporary basis, even though they don't have postings. So if you do decide you want to go north, focus...
Technicalglitch replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada
Nunavut won't hire you for those casual positions without experience. The positions you should be applying for are permanent (indeterminate is their word) or term, and for Nunavut, the only places you could work as a new grad (if at all, they sound ...
Technicalglitch replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada
Yes, I just checked and it's the same. I just pulled up the job postings and it says they are looking for EIGHT nurses for Fort Albany - I think we only had 10 for full staffing when I worked there 25 years ago! They do foolishly list 2 years exper...
Technicalglitch replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada
You need experience for the nursing stations / health centres, but not the hospitals (unless now they are demanding it there too). It's the hospitals that I'm recommending and that she has been applying to.
Technicalglitch replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada
Yeah, it's especially weird when so many of these places are short of nurses, and hire agency nurses to fill the gaps. Northern hospitals are actually a great place to get some experience, they're a good mix of routine, predictable work, and totally...
Technicalglitch replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada
Hi, Depressed_RN. I read your thread and felt compelled to post a reply, I think it might be my first time posting on the forums here. First off, a lot of the early responders were way too hard on you about you leaving nursing off your resume when ...