Role & Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Director of Care, you would be responsible for the coordination and implementation of resident care, based upon pre-established standards, to ensure quality of life for each individual resident. Drawing on their extraordinary leadership, organizational and communication skills, the successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Resident Relations:

· To ensure that residents receive care & service to meet their needs;

· To monitor the well-being of those residents who are not requiring care;

· To complete resident documentation and care plan;

· Ensures that the resident and/or his/her family are involved, where appropriate, in decisions affecting his/her care and service;

· Establishes priorities based on individual resident’s needs, scheduled activities and adjusts these priorities and activities to manage unanticipated events;

· Apply/implement, but not limited to, infection control, health and safety, wound management, pain control, care planning, and classification, as required;

Leadership:

· To promote wellness;

· Training of staff who will be working directly with residents;

· To work alongside, monitor and supervise the members of the care & service team;

Regulatory Compliance:

· Functions within current legislation (such as local health unit, RHRA, ORCA, etc.) affecting the practice of nursing and within the approved policies and procedures of the Residence;

Operational and Administrative Systems:

· Assists with and maintains accurate charts for each resident;

· Ensure a safe environment for the resident and/or his/her family;

· Refers, reports and records pertinent information related to the resident’s care to other health care team members;

· Co-ordinates and/or carries out the action plan related to the prescribed care plan;

· Communicates effectively with physicians, pharmacy and other professional care providers;

· Collaborates with other members of the Care and Service Team in the planning, provision and evaluation of services;

Other job expectations:

· Is responsible for maintaining and upgrading his/her competence related to the clinical practice and professional responsibility;

· Seeks help and guidance when necessary;

· Adhere to Covid regulations, vaccination and PPE requirements

· All other related duties as assigned;

Requirements:

· Current registration as Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).

· Current CPR and First Aid.

· Experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing is desirable.

· Experience with Dementia/Alzheimer’s care is an asset.

· Must demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

· Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education and participate in mandatory educational in-services.

· Must be computer literate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: One location

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