Registered Nurse 12 hour temp position

Job Purpose:

The Registered Nurse works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team (ie. Dietitian, Pharmacist, Physician, OT, PT, etc) to provide comprehensive person centered care to all residents. Assuming a role of leadership for the care team by managing, supervising and actively participating in holistic nursing care services as needed.

The Registered Nurse assists the Director of Care and Neighbourhood Leaders in creating and maintaining a respectful and professional workplace.

RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Director of Care in completing performance reviews for all team members in collaboration with department
• Provide person centered holistic care to residents.
• Actively assess residents and evaluate need for interventions acting as the resident’s advocate.
• Administer medications and treatments following nursing standards.
• Requisition and transcribe Physician orders (ie. Medications, diagnostic tests and treatments).
• Assist in completing diagnostic tests.
• Maintain accurate charting of medications, treatments, resident life etc.
• Manage resident caseloads, assigning and delegating as needed.
• Organize and attend Physician rounds.
• Provide education on medical treatment, diagnosis, etc. to residents, families and staff as required in collaboration with the House Physician to provide for well informed decision making.
• Participate in resident admission and admissions committee (RN on duty, day of the meeting)
• Update resident care plans.
• Prepare and follow up with resident appointments
• Preparation and execution of MRCR meetings
• Communicate with families and Public Trustees in relation to residents needs and change in status.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise staff to ensure quality of care and adherence to policies and procedures of the Home.
• Replace shifts for nursing staff in the absence of the nursing unit clerk
• Advocates for and contributes to a healthy, respectful and safe working environment.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff.
• Assist in the evaluation of practice and performance appraisals for direct care staff.
• Requisition the daily supplies and reports on equipment/furniture in need of repair.
• Assist in introducing new methods and techniques for the improvement of resident care.
• May be assigned administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Care

MILL COVE EXPECTATIONS:

• Promote and maintain good public relations with residents, families, staff and general public.
• Acquire thorough knowledge of and ability to demonstrate the use of all nursing equipment and supplies used on the unit.
• Participate in offered education to best support residents.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Follow the Home’s Code of Conduct, policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Active registration with NANB or eligible for registration.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing desirable.
• Experience in leadership, and administration desirable.
• Experience in Geriatrics or persons with cognitive impairments considered an asset.