REGISTERED NURSE

Southbridge Care Homes; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing care facility in Port Hope is seeking a Registered Nurse to oversee resident care in accordance with nursing standards and lead a team of caregivers. The ideal candidate will have certification from the College of Nurses of Ontario and experience in long-term care. Responsibilities include developing care plans, supervising staff, and ensuring quality care for residents. This role requires effective communication skills and managerial abilities.

Qualifications

• Certificate of competence required from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Eligible for registration with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Previous managerial experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care is provided as per nursing standards.
• Assist in assessing residents and developing care plans.
• Plan and supervise nursing and personal care staff.

Skills

Nursing standards

Assessment and care planning

Staff supervision and training

Infection control

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Certificate from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registered Nurses Association of Ontario registration

Job description

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.