Nurses monitor the health condition of patients and keep patient records up to date. They provide specialized care (dressings, blood pressure readings, blood tests, injections, etc.), administer and adjust prescription medications, and perform tests and therapies as prescribed by a physician. Nurses can work in various hospital wards (emergency, intensive care, mental health, perinatal, pediatrics, etc.) during the day, evening and night. They may also work in CLSCs and CHSLDs. It is an essential and very rewarding profession that suits empathetic, discreet and vigilant people. A job as a nurse requires excellent physical condition, good listening skills, a sense of initiative and good judgment.