Registered Nurse

Southbridge Lakehead; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their compassionate team. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality care for residents, adhering to nursing standards and policies. You will be responsible for assessing and monitoring resident care, managing nursing staff, and providing direction in the absence of the Director of Care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment where your efforts will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Current nursing certificate and registration with the Ontario Nurses Association.
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care meets nursing standards and policies.
• Assist in assessing and monitoring resident care plans.
• Manage and evaluate nursing staff performance.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Nursing standards knowledge

Education

Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registered with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario

Job description

“When you’re an RN, you know that every day you will touch a life, or that a life will touch yours.”

Ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication and effort? Are you passionate about providing compassionate and quality care to residents in long term care? If you are, we want to hear from you!

On a daily basis the RN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.

You will be accountable for…

• Ensuring resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies
• Assisting in the assessment and monitoring of residents while working to develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans
• Managing and evaluating the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit, including orientations and other supervisory duties
• Monitoring performance, conducting performance appraisals and referring problems to the Director of Care
• Providing direction to the nursing department in the absence of the DOC

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• A serving heart and a passion for caring for seniors
• Registered/eligible for registration with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
• Previous similar experience in long-term care an asset, with comprehensive knowledge of duties
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team, to prioritize tasks in order of urgency
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills
• Developed creative problem solving skills to look at the “big picture”

Interested applicants should apply by sending their resume directly to [e-mail]. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.