Registered Nurse - AgeCare Dawson

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Supportive culture

Meaningful work

Community feel

Job summary

AgeCare Dawson in Chestermere, AB is seeking a Registered Nurse to collaborate with the Director of Care to deliver safe and ethical professional nursing services to residents. The RN will promote a culture of resident safety, respect, and teamwork while adhering to AgeCare policies and provincial standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, current provincial registration, and experience in geriatric or long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• Registration and membership in good standing with provincial registry.
• Knowledge of provincial nursing standards and health acts relevant to long-term care operations.
• Experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing including activation, nursing, and personnel administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates nursing and other services for residents within the neighbourhood and with other services within the residence.
• Leads shift report with health care team members, ensuring all changes in resident status are communicated.
• Records significant changes in residents’ condition and ensures chart documentation complies with policies and standards.
• Reviews and processes physician orders promptly and communicates any processing difficulties to leadership.

Skills

Geriatric nursing

Team leadership

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

The Opportunity

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to the Director of Care collaborating on the delivery of resident care to meet individual needs within his/her level of competency. They will integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, judgment, and interpersonal attributes required to provide safe and ethical professional nursing services to residents. The RN provides quality and safe resident care. The RN promotes teamwork and a culture that supports AgeCare Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of Respect, Teamwork, Quality and encourages practices that respect resident, family and staff rights, individuality, and diversity. The RN promotes health and safety awareness in the workplace. Within the scope of this position, the RN takes on a key role to continually provide an environment promoting a culture of resident safety and freedom from harm and injury.

What You Will Do

• Coordinates nursing and other services for the residents within the neighbourhood and with other services within the residence.
• Leads shift report with members of the health care team, ensuring that all team members are informed of changes in residents’ status.
• Records significant changes in residents’ condition; ensures documentation in the residents’ chart adheres to AgeCare policies and procedures and Provincial College of Nurses and Standards of Practice.
• Reviews and processes physician orders as per procedure, ensuring orders are implemented as soon as possible. Immediately communicates difficulties in processing physician orders to the Director of Care/Assistant Director of Care.

What You Will Bring

• A sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing including activation, nursing, and personnel administration.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and Regulations, the appropriate sections of the Health Disciplines Act, Occupation Health and Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food and Drugs Act (Canada), Controlled Substances Act (Canada) Health Promotion and Protection Act,
• Personal Health Protection Act, Coroners Act, Provincial College of Nurses and Standards of Practice and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statues which influence the operation of the Nursing Home and more specifically the nursing department.
• Registration and membership in good standing with provincial registry.

What We Offer

• Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.
• Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued.
• Meaningful Work: Make a real impact on our residents' lives.
• Community Feel: Build strong connections with residents, their families, and your colleagues.
• Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded

About Us

For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.

Work Location

AgeCare Dawson

Address

77 Merganser Drive West, Chestermere AB T1X 3J5

FTE

1.0

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!