Registered Nurse(RN)- Blenheim Community Village- Temporary Full Time

Extendicare; Blenheim; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse in Ontario to provide exceptional care to residents, ensuring compliance with care regulations and policies. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and critical thinking skills, with experience in long-term care or gerontology being a significant asset. Join us in making a difference in our residents' lives!

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers.
• Proficiency in computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Current Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care and medication administration.
• Complete residents' care assessments and documentation.
• Respond to changes in residents' conditions or medical emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Care Coordination

Time Management

Customer Service

Delegation

Education

Current registration as a Registered Nurse

Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, or long-term care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) / Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct resident care, medication administration, and documenting care in compliance with regulatory standards and Extendicare policies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans, and documentation are up-to-date; communicate changes to DHW/DOC for billing.
2. Assist with scheduling and participate in residents’ care conferences.
3. Work closely with DHW/DOC to facilitate residents’ move-ins and transfers.
4. Order, safeguard, and administer drugs and narcotics according to regulatory requirements and policies.
5. Facilitate and provide education to residents and families.
6. Supervise resident self-medication assessments and audits.
7. Delegate care and medication responsibilities to Unregulated Care Providers following regulations and policies.
8. Plan, coordinate, and evaluate residents’ care plans with the interdisciplinary team and family/decision-makers.
9. Manage nursing team’s care assignments for efficient service delivery.
10. Respond to significant changes in residents’ conditions or medical emergencies.
11. Act as supervisor and coordinate emergency responses in the absence of DHW/DOC and Executive Directors.
12. Address resident/family concerns and communicate appropriately with the team.
13. Assist in implementing infection prevention, health and safety, and quality programs.
14. Coordinate scheduling and supervision of nursing students.
15. Uphold Extendicare’s values and Code of Conduct.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Credentials, and Experience

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the applicable Province/State.
• Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers.
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, or long-term care are assets.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively and maintain competencies per College standards.
• Proficiency in computer and Microsoft Office applications.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Time Type

Part-time

Join Extendicare and make a difference in the lives of our residents. If you’re passionate about caring, turn it into a rewarding career with us!