REGISTERED NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes; Picton; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes is seeking a Registered Nurse for Hallowell House LTC in Picton, ON. This full-time evening role (3:00pm–11:00pm) offers a starting wage of CAD 36.06 per hour and 75 hours biweekly.

Reporting to the Director of Care, you will provide high-quality nursing care, guide staff, and ensure resident safety and well-being. You will work within standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario and Long-Term Care legislation, while supporting a resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Previous managerial experience in long-term care preferred.
• Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired.
• Knowledge in infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care is provided per established nursing standards and physician orders.
• Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans.
• Plan, supervise and evaluate nursing staff and train new personnel.
• Assist in preparing the Facility for RAI MDS.
• Take charge of the Facility in the absence of the Director of Care.
• Staff replacement in the absence of the care clerk.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical assessment

Infection control

Resident-centered care

Education

CNO Certificate (RN)

RN registration (RNAO)

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse

Vacancy: 1 open role

Status: Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)

Schedule: Evening shifts (3:00pm-11:00pm)

Hourly Wage: starting at $36.06/ hour

Home/Location: Hallowell House LTC, Picton, ON

Southbridge Care Homes is currently seeking a caring, passionate, and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our amazing team at Hallowell House. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents by ensuring their safety, health, and happiness.

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Registered Nurse plays a key role in supporting the effective management and delivery of high-quality nursing care, in alignment with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Long-Term Care legislation, and Southbridge policies and standards. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for promoting best practices, providing clinical guidance, and fostering a positive, resident-centered environment within the home.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
• Assist in assessing residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders.
• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care.
• Assist in preparing the Facility for RAI MDS.
• Take charge of the Facility in the absence of the Director of Care.
• Staff replacement in the absence of the care clerk.

Qualifications

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Previous managerial experience in long-term care preferred.
• Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
• Ability to work effectively individually and with others while prioritizing tasks to handle the most urgent first.
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanor.
• Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the ‘big picture’ and generate creative solutions.
• Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills.

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