Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses perform some or all of the following duties:

• Assess patients and identify nursing interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Administer medications and treatments
• Monitor and document patient conditions
• Operate and monitor medical equipment
• Assist in surgical and medical procedures
• Supervise licensed practical nurses
• Develop discharge planning processes
• Provide patient education and counseling
• Develop workplace health education programs in occupational health settings
• Deliver public health services and immunization programs in community settings
• Conduct home visits and manage complex care cases
• Provide psychiatric and mental health nursing care
• Deliver supportive counseling and life skills programming
• Conduct nursing research and provide professional advisory services
• Provide leadership for specialized patient groups and support implementation of research-based care practices

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

• Completion of an approved registered nursing program is required for registered nurses.
• Completion of an approved psychiatric nursing program is required for registered psychiatric nurses.
• Additional specialization training may be required depending on the role and practice area.
• A master's or doctoral degree is typically required for advanced clinical, consultant, or research roles.
• Mandatory registration with a provincial or territorial regulatory authority is required before practice.
• Registered psychiatric nurse registration is required in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and Yukon.
• Internationally educated nurses must complete credential assessment and licensing examinations before practicing in Canada.
• Many employers offer pension plans, healthcare benefits, paid leave, union protections, and professional development opportunities.