Registered Nurse, 12 month full time contract

Pinecrest; Plantagenet; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse who is passionate about providing quality care to residents. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that resident care meets established nursing standards and for guiding a team of nursing staff. Your ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and solve problems creatively will be essential in enhancing the quality of care provided. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors and be part of a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current RN certificate from the College of Nurses of Ontario is essential.
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident care aligns with nursing standards and physician orders.
• Manage and evaluate nursing staff performance and care plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Nursing standards

Assessment and monitoring

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

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…

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

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

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

Interested applicants should send 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.