Registered Nurse - RN

The Registered Nurse is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Registered Nurse your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• Provides for nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of a RN. Utilizes sound nursing practice principles to ensure delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s).

• Ensures a timely and accessible admission for the residents including a comprehensive orientation to the home and the services offered within the home.

• Ensures that resident transfers and discharges are timely and safe.

• Ensures the supply, control and safe keeping of drugs and narcotics, ensures protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to meet the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural and social needs of the residents.

• Responds to all emergencies immediately; acts as the emergency manager until relieved by the ADOC, DOC or Executive Director.

• Collaborates with the interprofessional team including medical team members, clinical specialists, and consultants in support of effective clinical care for all residents.

• Participates in in-services and education of nursing team members and other departments as required.

• Acts as a role model for nursing team members performing within the professional guidelines of College of Nurses in the applicable province and in accordance with relevant provincial legislation requirements. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

• Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BScN), Bachelor of Nursing (BN), or equivalent.

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Applicable to Ontario applicants.

• Current registration with the BC College of Nursing Professionals. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

• Minimum of two years related clinical experience (experience in rehabilitation or long term care nursing preferred).

• Sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing including activation, activity programs, nursing and personnel administration.

• Knowledgeable with respect to the nursing process, developments and current trends in the geriatric care field.

• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.

• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants. Bonus points for having:

• Minimum of two years related clinical experience (experience in rehabilitation or long term care nursing preferred).

• Certificate in gerontological nursing preferred.