Registered Nurse

Cornwall; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

La ville de Cornwall recherche un Infirmier enregistré pour fournir des soins exceptionnels à ses résidents conformément aux normes établies. Le poste implique l'évaluation des conditions des résidents, la gestion des médicaments, et la coordination des politiques du département. Ce rôle est idéal pour quelqu'un qui possède d'excellentes compétences interpersonnelles et souhaite faire la différence dans la vie des autres.

Qualifications

• Minimum de trois (3) ans d'expérience en milieu gériatrique.
• Proficient en une seconde langue est un atout.

Responsibilities

• Évaluer l'état des résidents et élaborer des plans de soins individuels.
• Administer et conserver tous les médicaments et narcotiques.
• Maintenir des dossiers cliniques exacts et complets pour tous les résidents.

Skills

Compétences interpersonnelles

Communication efficace

Education

Infirmier enregistré avec le College of Nurses of Ontario

Éducation continue en gérontologie

Job description

The City of Cornwall is a progressive community of 47,000, situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. Rich in history and natural beauty, Cornwall offers historic sites, popular campsites, beaches, and world-class amenities, as well as small-town charm and hospitality. Cornwall is Ontario’s easternmost city, just over 400 kilometres east of Toronto, 100 kilometres southeast of Ottawa, and 120 kilometres southwest of Montreal. Cornwall boasts a modern economy led by forward thinkers, making the city an excellent place for a career and raising a family. For more information, visit www.cornwall.ca .

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse is responsible for providing excellent care for our residents in accordance with physicians' orders, established standards, and principles, including the Nursing Home Act. Responsibilities include assessing residents' conditions, developing and maintaining individual care plans, maintaining accurate clinical records, and administering and safeguarding all medications and narcotics. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and promote effective communication with residents, families, visitors, volunteers, students, and staff.

• Provide nursing care according to administrative policies, physicians' orders, established standards, nursing principles, and the Ministry of Long-Term Care Act.
• Develop and maintain resident care plans through interdisciplinary care conferences and care planning.
• Maintain accurate and complete clinical records for all residents, ensuring confidentiality according to policies and procedures.
• Coordinate departmental adherence to corporate policies and procedures, serving as the subject matter expert within the department.
• Order medications, including controlled drugs and narcotics, and maintain accurate records for all drugs.
• Administer medications following correct procedures, ensuring proper documentation and ongoing updates.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Post-registration education in Gerontology.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a geriatric setting.
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset.

Rotation : RN 3; subject to change based on operational requirements.

Infection prevention and control requirements, as outlined by O. Reg. 246 / 22 : General under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, S.O. 2021, c 39, Sched. 1 : prospective candidates must demonstrate screening for tuberculosis and other infectious diseases in accordance with protocols issued by the Director. This includes DTAP, MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B.