Registered Nurse Regular Part Time AgeCare Ballycliffe

CSH Ballycliffe Lodge Inc.; Ajax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking an RN to provide professional nursing care for residents, supervise Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers, and coordinate nursing services within the residence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, registration in good standing, and knowledge of applicable Canadian acts and provincial regulations to ensure high standards of care and compliance.

Qualifications

• RN with a background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing.
• Knowledge of provincial nursing standards and related acts.
• Registration in good standing with provincial registry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing and services for residents within the neighbourhood and residence.
• Lead shift report with health care team to inform of status changes.
• Record significant changes in residents’ condition and ensure chart documentation meets policies.
• Review and process physician orders and communicate difficulties to the Director of Care.

Skills

Geriatric nursing

Team leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and professional nursing practice. This role supervises the activities and provides direction to the Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers.

What Is In It For You

• 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 Need

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.

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

Guiding Principles

We want to hear from you if you are a 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