Registered Nurse (RN) - Temporary Full Time

County of Essex; Leamington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home for senior citizens in Leamington is seeking Temporary Full-Time Registered Nurses (RNs). This role involves providing compassionate nursing care, maintaining resident dignity, and ensuring adherence to CNO standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and exhibit strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Requires current CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Proof of immunization required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of care tailored to residents' needs.
• Interact warmly to promote a caring environment.
• Maintain up-to-date electronic documentation on residents.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Empathy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens located in Leamington is recruiting for Temporary Full Time Registered Nurses (RN). Reporting to the Nursing Leadership Team, the RN provides nursing care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards of practice, applicable legislation and policies and procedures.

Shift Hours:

• 11:00PM - 7:00AM (incl. weekends)

Duties

• Ensures quality of care tailored to the individualized needs of residents.

• Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services.

• Interacts with the residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.

• Assess resident condition through recognizing and interpreting signs and symptoms.

• Reviews laboratory results and uses critical thinking to identify need for further investigation/ change in treatment.

• Facilitates Inter-Disciplinary Team Conferences.

• Utilizes evidence-based screening protocols to promote health and prevent illness

• Responsible for addressing resident, family or visitor concerns brought forward and communicate area of concern to applicable department manager.

• Performs and supervises services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, colostomy care, peritoneal dialysis, and overseeing restorative care programs and palliative care.

• Maintains up-to-date electronic documentation on residents.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

• A minimum of six months nursing experience in Long Term Care preferred.

• Experience in gerontological nursing is an asset.

• Experience working with an electronic patient record.

• Must be available to work at least 2 shifts in each week; at least 2 out of 4 weekends and holidays.

• Requires Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance and TB screening.

• Current CPR/AED/First Aid.

• Proof of immunization.

Salary

• $36.44 -$51.45 per hour depending on experience

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Municipal Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.

The Corporation of the County of Essex supports diversity in the workplace.

The Corporation of the County of Essex will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment and selection process.

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