Registered Nurse, Regular Part-time (up to 2)
Position Summary
Provide professional nursing care to residents and supervise care given by health care staff while ensuring quality resident-centred health care is provided with a focus on health and safety.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Completion of in-depth assessments of resident's physical, psycho-social and other needs, determining individualized care needs, developing care plans and implementing and evaluating plans in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members;
Assign, supervise and mentor the activities of the team to ensure the proper application of skills, knowledge and judgment;
Provide coaching and corrective instruction as deemed appropriate to meet high standards of care, reporting any concerns to Director of Nursing for further action as required;
Focus on decision making, analysis, critical thinking and leadership within the team;
Assume direction of the Home during evening, night and weekend shifts.
Qualifications, Competencies
RN Degree or Diploma and current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN;
Six (6) months of general nursing experience;
Valid First Aid and CPR C Certificate;
Preference will be given to applicants with geriatric and/or leadership experience;
Bachelor in Nursing Science (BNSc) preferred;
Member of Gerontology Nursing Association (GNA) and/or Certification in Gerontology preferred;
Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Able to perform the essential duties of the job;
Interpersonal skills which facilitate effective leadership, interactions and communication with residents, staff, families, visitors, volunteers, outside agencies and service providers;
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team;
Superior organizational and time management skills;
Strong commitment to continuous learning;
Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector;
Proof of recent screening for Tuberculosis (TB);
Proof of immunity to communicable diseases;