Registered Nurse - Regular Part Time (MVF FC RN D2 0.40) AgeCare Villa Forum

Mississauga Italian Canadian Benevolent Association; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare in Mississauga, ON is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional clinical care to residents in accordance with nursing standards. You will supervise Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers, coordinate nursing and other services within the neighborhood, and lead shift reports to keep the care team informed.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, is registered in good standing with the provincial regulator, and has experience in geriatric,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and licensure with provincial regulatory college.
• A sound knowledge of geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing.
• Experience in nursing administration and supervising care staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing and other services for residents and teams within the residence.
• Lead shift reports with health-care team members to inform changes in residents’ status.
• Record significant changes in residents’ condition and ensure chart documentation meets regulatory standards.
• Review and process physician orders promptly and escalate issues to leadership when needed.

Skills

Geriatric nursing

Rehabilitation nursing

Long-term care nursing

Nursing administration

Team supervision

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