The various employment opportunities offered to healthcare professionals enable them to play a fundamental role in the continuity of care for the citizens of Québec.
Whether in CLSCs, CHSLDs, hospitals, private seniors’ residences (RPA), intermediate resources (RI), or private organizations, each professional contributes to the quality of life of patients and the efficient management of care.
Nurses and other healthcare professionals ensure that patients’ physical, medical, and emotional needs are addressed, often working closely with other specialists within the network. Their presence is essential in disease prevention, chronic disease management, vaccination, home care, and assistance with activities of daily living, providing continuous and personalized support for each patient throughout their healthcare journey.
These diverse roles, across a wide range of settings, not only reflect the complexity of healthcare services but also highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary and human approach to meet the growing needs of the Quebec population.
CLSC (Local Community Service Centre): Nurses in CLSCs provide primary health care, ensuring prevention, treatment, and health education services. They work in various contexts, including home care, vaccination clinics, post-operative follow-ups, and mental health.
CHSLD (Long-Term Care and Accommodation Centers): In CHSLDs, nurses provide specialized care to elderly individuals experiencing a loss of autonomy. They provide palliative care, manage medications, monitor chronic conditions, and collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure residents' well-being.
Hospital: In a hospital setting, nurses work across various departments (emergency, general medicine, surgery, intensive care, etc.) to provide patient care, manage medical interventions, and closely monitor the health of hospitalized patients.
Vaccination: Nurses play a crucial role in vaccination campaigns, particularly during mass vaccination periods (seasonal flu, COVID-19). They prepare vaccines, administer them, and provide patients with information about side effects and vaccine effectiveness.
Home Care (SAD): Nurses in the context of home care visit patients directly at home to provide medical care such as post-surgical follow-up, wound care, and chronic disease management, allowing patients to remain at home while receiving appropriate care.
Family Medicine Group (GMF): Nurses in GMFs collaborate with family doctors and other healthcare professionals to provide primary care services, such as managing chronic diseases, preventing illness, and promoting health.
Intermediate Resource (RI): In RIs, nurses provide care to individuals with specific needs, often those with physical, intellectual disabilities, or mental health issues. They oversee the administration of care and therapeutic follow-up.
Private Seniors' Residence (RPA): Nurses in RPAs manage care for residents, primarily autonomous or semi-autonomous elderly individuals. They monitor medical conditions, manage medications, and coordinate care according to each resident's specific needs.
Info Santé: Nurses working for Info Santé offer remote medical support by answering calls, assessing symptom severity, providing care recommendations, and sharing essential health information.
CLSC (Local Community Service Centers): Auxiliary nurses in CLSCs support community and home care by assisting with patient assessments, administering medications, and monitoring medical treatments under the supervision of registered nurses.
CHSLD (Long-Term Care and Accommodation Centers): In CHSLDs, auxiliary nurses play a vital role in providing daily care to elderly residents. Their responsibilities include hygiene care, mobility assistance, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with registered nurses to adjust treatments as needed.
Hospitals: In hospitals, auxiliary nurses support the nursing team by delivering basic patient care, preparing medical equipment, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring thorough follow-up.
Vaccination: Auxiliary nurses contribute to vaccination campaigns by assisting with clinic logistics, preparing doses, and administering vaccines under the supervision of registered nurses.
Home Care (SAD): In home care settings, auxiliary nurses provide direct patient care, such as assisting with personal care, monitoring health conditions, and administering physician-prescribed treatments.
GMF (Family Medicine Groups): Within GMFs, auxiliary nurses assist physicians and registered nurses by offering follow-up care, administering injections, drawing blood, and managing medical records.
Intermediate Resources (RI): In RIs, auxiliary nurses collaborate with registered nurses and specialized educators to ensure residents receive the necessary medical care and support for daily living.
Private Seniors' Residences (RPA): In RPAs, auxiliary nurses support registered nurses by managing basic care, assisting with hygiene, distributing medications, and ensuring the comfort and safety of residents.
CLSCs (Local Community Service Centers): Beneficiary attendants in CLSCs provide direct support to patients either at home or in clinics, assisting with daily needs such as hygiene, meals, and mobility.
CHSLDs (Long-Term Care and Accommodation Centers): In CHSLDs, beneficiary attendants are essential in delivering direct care to residents. They assist with activities of daily living (such as personal hygiene, meals, and mobility) while ensuring comfort and dignity are maintained.
Hospitals: Beneficiary attendants work in hospitals to provide basic care to hospitalized patients. They assist with personal hygiene, patient transport, and offer emotional support, working closely with nursing staff.
Intermediate Resources (RIs): In RIs, beneficiary attendants support residents with care that meets their specific needs, including hygiene, managing daily routines, and monitoring overall health.
Private Seniors' Residences (RPAs): In RPAs, beneficiary attendants assist elderly residents who are semi-independent or independent by providing support for daily activities, personal care, and ensuring their safety and well-being.
CLSC (Local Community Service Centers): Healthcare professionals in CLSCs provide primary healthcare services, including prevention, treatment, and health education. They work in a variety of contexts, such as home care, vaccination clinics, post-operative follow-ups, and mental health services.
CHSLD (Long-Term Care and Accommodation Centers): In CHSLDs, healthcare professionals assist elderly individuals experiencing a loss of autonomy. They offer palliative care, monitor chronic conditions, and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the well-being of residents.
Hospitals: Within hospitals, healthcare professionals operate in different departments (emergency, general medicine, surgery, intensive care, etc.) to provide care to patients, manage medical interventions, and closely monitor the progression of patients' health.
Home Care (SAD): Healthcare professionals in home care visit patients at their homes to provide psychosocial support, such as post-surgical follow-up and chronic disease management, enabling patients to remain at home while receiving necessary care.
Family Medicine Groups (GMF): Healthcare professionals working in GMFs collaborate with family doctors and other healthcare providers to deliver primary care services, including chronic disease management, disease prevention, and health promotion.
Intermediate Resources (RI):
In RIs, healthcare professionals provide care for individuals with special needs, often those with physical or intellectual disabilities or mental health disorders. They oversee the administration of care and therapeutic follow-ups.
Private Seniors' Residences (RPA):
In RPAs, healthcare professionals manage the care of residents, primarily elderly individuals who are autonomous or semi-autonomous. They ensure medical monitoring and coordinate care according to the specific needs of each resident.
Info Santé:
Social workers in Info Santé answer citizens' calls, providing remote medical advice. They assist in assessing the severity of symptoms, direct callers to appropriate healthcare services, and offer basic health education.