Registered Nurse (RN)

GEM Health Care Group; Hammonds Plains; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

GEM Health Care Group seeks a Registered Nurse for a casual, permanent position in a geriatric care setting in Hammonds Plains, NS. You will provide resident care, administer medications, and supervise nursing staff in a home-like environment.

The role emphasizes quality care, accurate documentation, and teamwork within the care team. Ideal candidates hold current RN registration, Standard First Aid, CPR, and phlebotomy, with strong English communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses.
• Standard First Aid, CPR and Phlebotomy required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Bachelor of Nursing is an asset.
• Experience in a geriatric setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality resident care by assessing and assisting residents with activities of daily living.
• Plan, implement and evaluate quality resident care, constantly striving to improve.
• Promote and support opportunities for professional development of self and other staff.
• Maintain a clean, comfortable and safe environment for residents and fellow staff members.
• Administer medications and treatments to residents.
• Act as a resource, leader and supervisor to other nursing staff.
• Perform probationary and annual performance appraisals, providing staff with feedback and coaching.
• Ensure resident documentation and reports are maintained.
• Pharmacy duties such as maintaining inventory records and placing pharmacy orders.
• Assume responsibility for the facility in the absence of Senior Management.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff and organizational information.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

First Aid

CPR

Phlebotomy

Job description

Become a member of the GEM family! We offer an inclusive and welcoming work environment with competitive benefits and plenty of learning opportunities. At GEM we strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment. From housekeeping to administering medication, our staff is both the foundation and the face of our business.

Position: Registered Nurse

Schedule: Casual, Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Provide quality resident care by assessing and assisting residents with their activities of daily living.
• Plan, implement and evaluate quality resident care, constantly striving to improve.
• Promote and support opportunities for professional development of self and other staff.
• Maintain a clean, comfortable and safe environment for residents and fellow staff members.
• Administer medications and treatments to residents.
• Act as a resource, leader and supervisor to other nursing staff.
• Perform probationary and annual performance appraisals, providing staff with appropriate feedback and coaching.
• Ensure resident documentation and reports are maintained.
• Pharmacy duties such as maintaining inventory records, ensuring the narcotics count is completed at shift change, and place pharmacy orders.
• Assume responsibility for the facility in the absence of Senior Management.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff and organizational information.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses.
• Standard First Aid, CPR and Phlebotomy required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Bachelor of Nursing is an asset.
• Experience in a geriatric setting is an asset.

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