Registered Nurse (Casual, Temporary, Permanent, Full Time)

Dykeland Lodge; Nova Scotia; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Referral/Incentive Program

Supportive work environment

Free parking

E-learning access through SURGE

Job summary

A senior care facility in Nova Scotia is seeking a nurse to join their interdisciplinary team. The role involves providing compassionate, holistic care in a supportive environment, ensuring residents' needs are met. Applicants must be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia and have strong communication skills. Competitive benefits include an Employee and Family Assistance Program and a Pension Plan.

Qualifications

• Must work 8-hr and/or 12-hr shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in a long-term care or similar environment is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Function as part of the Interdisciplinary Team to meet residents’ care needs.
• Provide quality, compassionate, holistic care.

Skills

Effective communication (written and verbal)

Customer Service skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Team player

Initiative

Education

Standard First Aid or Basic Life Support- CPR/Choking Adult

Recognized Pharmacology Course

Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia

Alzheimer’s Disease Course

Criminal Record Check

Job description

Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team under the direct supervision of a Unit Manager or Director of Care to meet residents’ care needs.

Care Approach

We believe in a resident-focused model of care

We recognize the importance of providing a safe and supportive environment

We ensure that staff is equipped and striving to put the resident at the center of their care

We aim to maximize resident independence and abilities while providing quality, compassionate, holistic care

We recognize and respect privacy and confidentiality

Education Required:

• Standard First Aid or Basic Life Support- CPR/Choking Adult
• Recognized Pharmacology Course and experience in the administration of medications
• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
• Alzheimer’s Disease Course preferred
• RNs will work within the CRNNS Scope of Practice
• Ability to work 8-hr and/or 12-hr shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays included)
• Effective communication both written and verbal in English with residents, families and co-workers
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy in all aspects of the organization
• Possesses exemplary Customer Service skills
• Reliable with good attendance and cheerful disposition
• Must take initiative and able to work with minimum supervision
• Respectful and hardworking team player
• Demonstrate the use of proper body mechanics
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment
• Experience in a long-term care or similar environment is considered an asset
• Criminal Record Check including the Vulnerable Sector Screening in the last 3 months is required

What We Offer YOU:

• Pension Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Referral/Incentive Program
• A supportive work environment
• “Kudos” Internal Recognition Program
• Employee Recognition Gathering (BBQs, Holiday Party, Potlucks, Professional Week Celebrations, etc)
• Reduced pricing for meals from our kitchen
• Free parking
• Free access to current e-learning through SURGE and Provincial Initiatives such as RN LPN Leadership Program, as well as opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Join us now and move with us to our brand-new, world-class facility, currently in the planning stage

Salary Range:

In accordance with the Collective Agreement with Dykeland Lodge

All employees are required to have at least their primary Covid-19 immunizations, 2 doses, unless medically exempt. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have the proper documentation that allows employment in Canada (Canadian Residency or Citizenship)

Dykeland Lodge is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.