Registered Nurse (RN)-Casual-Lakefield

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

Job summary

A leading nursing care provider in Ontario is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) to enhance the management and quality of nursing practice. Responsibilities include overseeing resident care, managing nursing staff, and directing the department in the absence of the Director of Care. Candidates must possess a current certificate of competence and be registered or eligible for registration. Join a team dedicated to enriching the lives of residents daily.

Qualifications

• Certificate of competence from recognized institutions.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident/patient care per established standards.
• Assist in the assessment and monitoring of care plans.
• Evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff.
• Direct the nursing department in absence of Director of Care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Ability to prioritize tasks

Teamwork

Individual work capability

Education

Current certificate of competence

Registered/eligible for registration with approved institutions

Job description

Overview

The RN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.

Union Name: ONA

Salary: RN per collective agreement

Nursing Schedule: As per collective agreement

Access to reliable vehicle is required

Responsibilities

• Ensuring resident / patient care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies
• Assisting in the assessment and monitoring of residents / patients while working to develop, implement, review and evaluate resident/patient care plans
• Managing and evaluating the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit, including orientations and other supervisory duties
• Monitoring performance, conducting performance appraisals and referring problems to the Director of Care
• Provide direction to the nursing department in the absence of the Director of Care

Qualifications

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province
• Registered/eligible for registration with the Approved Professional Institutions for the province
• Previous similar experience in Community or long-term care, with comprehensive knowledge of duties
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team, to prioritize tasks in order of urgency
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills
• Developed creative problem-solving skills to look at the “big picture”

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.