Registered Nurse

Extendicare; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A continuing care facility in Red Deer, Alberta, is seeking registered nurses to provide compassionate care to residents. This part-time role requires candidates to have relevant nursing qualifications, including active CARNA registration and clinical experience. Skills in planning, problem solving, and teamwork are essential, along with knowledge in disease management and patient care practices. Candidates passionate about making a difference in residents' lives will thrive in this challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Long-Term Care (LTC) experience.
• 1 – 2 years of clinical experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Use critical thinking and decision-making skills for patient care.
• Provide compassionate and safe patient care.

Skills

Planning and organizing work

Problem solving

Effective communication in English

Recording and reporting skills

Customer focus

Teamwork

Delegation

Specialty skills (ie: IV, Palliative)

Computer proficiency

Wound management knowledge

Infection control knowledge

Dementia care knowledge

Experience in least restraint practices

Experience in zero lift practices

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Active or eligible registration with CARNA

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Job Description

Candidates are invited to apply for the position detailed below Extendicare Michener Hill, a continuing care facility located in Red Deer Alberta. This facility is home to 220 Continuing Care beds and 60 Designated Assisted Living Beds.

Reporting to: Director of Care

Registered nurses use critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills to provide compassionate and safe patient care.

Competencies

• Planning and organizing work
• Problem solving
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Recording and reporting skills
• Customer focus
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Delegation
• Specialty skills (ie: IV, Palliative)
• Proficiency with computers
• Comprehensive knowledge in areas of wound management, infection control, dementia care, least restraint, and zero lift practices
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program
• Active or eligible registration with CARNA
• 1 year LTC experience
• 1 – 2 years Clinical experience
• Supervisory experience
• Experience with MDS 2.0
• Familiarity with PointClickCare

CPR and First Aid Certification considered an asset

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.