Registered Nurse - Resident Care Leader & Quality Advocate

Park Place Seniors Living, Inc.; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living organization in Medicine Hat is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct care to Residents while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The role involves medication administration, care coordination with interdisciplinary teams, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a valid RN license and is committed to delivering high-quality care aligned with the organization's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Must have a Registered Nurse (RN) license as per provincial regulations.
• Commitment to high-quality Resident care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and medication administration to Residents.
• Evaluate and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Advocate for Residents' needs.

Skills

Medication administration

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Leadership

Advocacy

Education

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:
In keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of Park Place, the RN, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, uses the nursing process and apply their knowledge, skills and clinical judgment in performing assessments, planning, implementing and providing quality and person-centered nursing care to the Residents.
The focus and core of all registered nursing practice at Park Place is the provision of direct care to the Residents. The key roles in clinical practice include direct care provider (including medication administration and management), critical thinker, assessor and interpreter, coordinator of care, planner and evaluator, participant, developer and/or leader in quality improvement activities, decision maker and problem solver, Resident advocate, leader and mentor (CRNA, Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses, 2011).
The RN operates in compliance with the competency guidelines and scope of practice as outlined by the relevant provincial governing bodies practice standards and code of ethics and Park Place policies and procedures. The registered nurse will ensure a commitment to safe and quality Resident care as per the Park Place culture of safety and strategic directions.