Registered Nurse (RN) - Brantford, Ontario

St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care facility in Brantford is seeking enthusiastic Registered Nurses to provide compassionate care in a supportive environment. You will perform holistic assessments, respond to health changes, and advocate for residents. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree and experience in geriatric care. Competitive hourly wage and flexible shifts available.

Qualifications

• Must complete or have completed a geriatric assessment course.
• Minimum of two years experience in geriatric, rehabilitative, or long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of Long-Term Care Standards and Occupational Health and Safety Acts.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered care to residents.
• Perform holistic resident assessments as required and assigned.
• Recognize and respond to resident health changes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team building

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate Nurse of a college or University program

Current registrant in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Join Our Team at St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre - Enriching Lives. Transforming Care. Always

Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for helping the elderly and the vulnerable? Do you lead with compassion and empathy in your care for others? We are seeking kind and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford (SJLCB), the largest Long Term Care Facility in Brantford and Brant County. At SJLCB, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, resident-centered care in a supportive, compassionate and respectful environment. Within the role of Registered Nurse, you will be an integral part of a collaborative and inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering this care to our residents. If you\'re a dedicated nursing professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that truly makes a difference!

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Employee Group: ONA

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Director of Long-Term Care

Type: Casual (with the possibility of a temporary part-time / full-time)

Wage: $35.52 - $50.86 per hour

Hours of Work: Days (6:30 AM - 2:30 PM), Evenings (2:30 PM - 10:30 PM), Nights (10:30 PM - 6:30 AM)

JOB SUMMARY

Purpose of the role: This position is responsible for providing day-to-day support to the multidisciplinary team by assisting with providing resident-centered care to the residents. The Registered Nurse is required to perform their duties in a manner that is consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & SUCCESS CRITERIA

• Perform holistic resident assessments as required and assigned
• Recognize, assess, and respond to resident health changes, including acute events
• Daily monitoring of resident home areas, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers
• Determine resident care requirements and development of resident plan of care including evaluation and revision of care plans
• Consult with residents and/or families for all changes, updates, and modifications to residents’ plan of care
• Consult with physicians, community agencies, and institutions as required to meet resident needs
• Advocate for resident and family choices and decisions
• Administer medications and wound treatments as required
• Document accurately and in a timely manner according to CNO standards
• Delegate / teach and oversee skills and techniques to other staff / residents and / or families as required
• Complete medication orders and quarterly reviews
• Conduct and attend post-admission and annual care conferences
• Assist with Quality Improvement by conducting audits as assigned
• Report and complete medication error forms and initial follow up
• Attend team meetings as required
• Provide feedback on staff performance
• Assist with writing and updating policies and procedures
• The RN will work in accordance with all the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Work in accordance with Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care regulations
• Other duties as assigned
• The employee will work safely and healthily and will follow the regulations outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Graduate Nurse of a college or University program
• Must be a current registrant in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Preferred completion of a geriatric assessment course
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in geriatric, rehabilitative, or long-term care (preferred)
• Membership with a professional association, an asset
• Excellent team building and communication skills
• Experience working and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of Long-Term Care Standards and Occupational Health and Safety Acts

Communication Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective and well-developed interpersonal / customer service skills.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form using critical thinking skills.

St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial or municipal laws. Demonstrated leadership ability through utilization of management concepts.

St. Joseph\'s Lifecare Centre appreciates all responses. However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Our Values:

• Legacy — We are inspired by the legacy of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, who are dedicated to compassionate, person-centred care. We strive to build and continue their legacy.
• Innovation — We strive to become the benchmark through innovation and initiative. We value creativity and innovation at every level. We seek out new possibilities and solutions to create success.
• Family — We value a \"resident first\" approach where the resident is the number one priority, and their family is a partner in their care. We are an organization that understands its population and treats everyone equally.
• Excellence — We provide exemplary care through innovation, teamwork and best practice. We are committed to pursuing the highest possible standards at every level of the organization. We are committed to putting forth our personal and professional best. We will demonstrate outstanding person-centred service, continuous quality improvement and leadership.
• Compassion — We attend to the needs of every person with sensitivity, empathy and kindness. We will strive, every day, to see through the eyes of the people who seek our care.
• Accountability — We take responsibility for our actions and deliver on our commitments. We believe that the partnership of residents, families, caregivers and health care professionals form the foundation of accountable, excellent care, and we will encourage shared decision making.
• Respect — We treat one another with dignity, honesty, and understanding. We will honour and value the individuality, diversity and contributions of our residents, families and each other.
• Empowerment — We support, trust, and empower staff to share the Mission of SJLCB. We know that the organization is committed to creating an environment where staff can work as a team to provide the best care. We are committed to developing every employee\'s individual talents and capabilities.