Part TIme Registered Nurse- Temporary

Revera Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Registered Nurse in Alberta to provide direct resident care, administer medications, and document care in compliance with regulatory and company health and wellness standards.

Reporting to the Director of Care, you will collaborate with the nursing team to plan, coordinate and evaluate residents’ care plans, supervise unregulated care providers, and respond to emergencies. Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in applicable Province
• Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers
• Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills
• Skills in use of computer and Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans and documentation are up to date
• Assist with scheduling of residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences
• Work closely with Director of Care to facilitate move-ins and transfers
• Order and safekeep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Facilitate and provide resident/family education
• Supervise resident self-medication assessment and audits
• Supervise and delegate care and medication administration to unregulated care providers
• Coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments for timely service delivery
• Respond to significant changes in residents’ condition and medical emergencies
• Coordinate infection prevention and control, health and safety and clinical programs
• Coordinate scheduling and assignment of nursing students

Job description

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference.

Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to provide direct resident care and medication administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and company health and wellness standards, policies and procedures.

Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm

Key Responsibilities

• To complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans and documentation are up to date and changes communicated to DOC for billings
• To assist with scheduling of residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences
• To work closely with DOC to facilitate residents’ move in and transfers
• To order and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures
• To facilitate and provide resident/family education
• To supervise resident self-medication assessment and audits
• To supervise and delegate care and medication administration responsibilities to Unregulated Care Providers in compliance with applicable regulations and company policy and procedures
• To plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate the resident’s care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers
• To coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents
• To respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ condition and or medical emergencies
• To act as supervisor and coordinate emergency response in absence of DOC and Executive Director
• To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to DOC/Executive Director and other departments
• To assist the DOC in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality Plans for the Nursing Department
• To coordinate and supervise the scheduling and assignment of nursing students from approved educational institutions
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in applicable Province
• Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset
• Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills
• Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers
• Must maintain competencies as per the governing College standards
• Skills in use of computer and Microsoft Office applications
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

The Mission of Cogir Senior Living Human beings are the focus of our mission which is “real estate with purpose”. They are the foundation of our culture as well as our priority. For us, the human being is everywhere and is the basis for all our actions and decisions.

A Unique Experience As employees, every workday is a unique experience. We offer a healthy environment, with inspiring leaders who set clear goals, acknowledge the efforts made and encourage internal advancement. Moreover, we’re offering benefits that reflect the needs of today. There are various options available to allow for a healthy work-life balance.