Charge Nurse - Long-Term Care (Nights/Evenings)

Halton; Oakville; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Region is seeking a registered nurse for a leadership role in Services for Seniors at Post Inn Village Long Term Care Facility, Oakville. You will lead nursing teams, administer medications, and uphold care policies.

The position includes nights (2300-0700) for up to 12 months and shifts up to 35 hours weekly. Requires Ontario RN registration, BSN, and strong clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple demands and decision-making skills.
• An understanding of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and Compliance Standards as set out by the Ministry of Long Term Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for designated home areas ensuring that resident care is delivered according to Ministry of Long Term Care (MOLTC), College of Nurses of Ontario and Services for Seniors Mission and Care Philosophy.
• Provide direction to staff concerning resident and family issues and Resident Home Area operations.
• Supervise work of front line staff providing direction and support as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, families, physicians and team members.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Provide individualized service and create a “homelike” atmosphere.
• Participate in skin and wound care programs according to MOHLTC and Services for Seniors policies, procedures and best practices.
• Complete an individualized plan of care for each resident.
• Assess resident’s health status on an ongoing basis and institute appropriate care measures.
• Administer medication as necessary, as well as medications not approved for the RPN.
• Responsible for the security of drugs and narcotics according to applicable policies and legislation.
• Participate in Quality Improvement and Risk Management activities.
• Perform administrative duties, such as scheduling and also acts as the Charge Nurse in absence of management staff.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff, students and volunteers.
• Act as a resident advocate; communicates information about client /resident needs to internal and external agencies, staff, volunteers, families and students.
• Recommend changes to nursing practice, care policies and procedures, as the need arises.
• Assist with completion of PSW and RPN performance appraisals by providing input to MORC.
• Contribute to physician rounds and facilitates Resident Care Conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing registration (Ontario)

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Point of Care (POC)

Point Click Care (PCC)

eMAR

Job description

Halton Region is seeking a registered nurse for a leadership role in Services for Seniors at Post Inn Village Long Term Care Facility, Oakville. You will lead nursing teams, administer medications, and uphold care policies.

The position includes nights (2300-0700) for up to 12 months and shifts up to 35 hours weekly. Requires Ontario RN registration, BSN, and strong clinical leadership.