Registered Nurse - AgeCare West Williams

Regency LTC Operating Limited Partnership; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to collaborate with the Director of Care in delivering resident care within competency. You will provide safe, ethical nursing services, promote teamwork and a culture aligned with AgeCare values, and enhance resident safety and wellbeing.

The role requires a Bachelor of Nursing, provincial registration, and knowledge of relevant Canadian health acts and standards. Competitive salary with benefits and a supportive, inclusive team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing.
• Registration and good standing with provincial nursing registry.
• Knowledge of Canadian healthcare laws and standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates nursing and other services for residents within the neighbourhood and across the residence.
• Leads shift report with health care team, informing changes in residents' status.
• Records significant changes in residents' condition and documents per policy.
• Reviews and processes physician orders; implements promptly.
• Communicates difficulties in processing orders to the Director of Care.

Skills

Geriatric Nursing

Team Leadership

Documentation

Interpersonal Communication

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Work Location: AgeCare West Williams Address: 200 David Bergey Drive, Kitchener, ON, N2E 3W1 FTE: Employment Type: Casual

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

• Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.
• Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.
• Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued.
• Make a real impact on our residents' lives.
• Build strong connections with residents, their families, and your colleagues.
• 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.

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to join a compassionate, dedicated team, AgeCare is the place for you!

At AgeCare we value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Salary: $36.87 per hour Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

Canadian work experience is not required.

If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.

if you are talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of: Trust: Act with integrity and fairness Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support