Registered Nurse (Temporary Full-Time Mixed Shift)

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Multi-employer pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Employee education assistance program

Award winning corporate culture

Safe, inclusive and supportive work环境

Job summary

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse (Mixed Shift) for a temporary full-time six-month assignment with potential extension. The role involves supervising staff on the unit, coordinating resident care with an interdisciplinary team, and communicating with families.

You'll apply the College of Nurses of Ontario standards, manage the nursing process, ensure patient safety, and participate in education and quality improvement initiatives while

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in nursing and staff supervision is an asset.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Good leadership skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem solving and judgement skills.
• Superb customer service skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result.
• Ability to converse in Chinese an asset.

Responsibilities

• Performs the functions of a Registered Nurse according to the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Implements the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation.
• Coordinates resident care with interdisciplinary team members and communicates with families.
• Supervises Personal Support Workers and directs unit staff.
• Ensures adequate nursing supplies and maintains up-to-date medication records.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Certificate of Competence - RN (CNO)

CPR Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (Mixed Shift) - Temporary full-time for 6 months, with possibility of extension Performs the functions of Registered Nurse in compliance with the standards of practice for Registered Nurse developed by the College of Nurses (CNO) and provides high quality nursing service that reflects the organization's resident centred approach, vision and policies. As a Unit Nurse, the Registered Nurse is responsible for day to day supervision of staff in the unit and coordination of resident care with interdisciplinary team members as well as communications with families.

Responsibilities

• Performs the functions of a Registered Nurse according to the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Effectively implements the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation
• Monitors, implements and adheres to legislations, standards, policies and procedures of the LTC home
• Maintains regular and effective communication with family members for timely updates and support
• Maintains close working relationship with attending physicians, laboratories, agencies and hospitals and related disciplines to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of services to residents
• Initiates contact with appropriate team members as required by the resident's condition to improve the functioning of the resident
• Plans and directs the work of Personal Support Workers assigned to the unit
• Assists in new staff orientation and in-service education
• Provides ongoing feedback/coaching to Personal Support Workers in the unit, and monitors performance and compliance to policies and standards.
• Provides timely report of performance issues, incidents and problems to the Assistant/Director of Resident Care
• Provides input in the performance evaluation of Personal Support Workers
• Ensures adequate nursing supplies and equipment on the unit and places orders as necessary.
• Ensures efficient and responsible use of such supplies
• Keeps up-to-date record and control of medication supplies.
• Properly dispose of discontinued or expired medications
• Implements effective risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection control, occupational health and safety, incidents and falls, etc., and performs audits as required
• Provides timely and professional intervention to resident care issue
• Provides clinical support to Registered Practical Nurses on other floors
• Monitors the safety and security of the facility and assumes the duty of Fire Marshall in case of fire or disaster
• Participates in nursing-related committees as appropriate
• Coordinates and chairs interdisciplinary care conference for residents
• Provides updates on resident's conditions during doctors' rounds.
• Performs the role of Unit Nurse of the floor during the shift
• Supervises activities of students, as assigned, in accordance with the College of Nursing of Ontario's Accountability Standards for Nurses Working with Students
• Provides job shadowing or mentorship to members of the health care team, as assigned
• Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Experience in nursing and staff supervision an asset
• Current CPR Certificate
• Good leadership skills
• Demonstrated initiative, problem solving and judgement skills.
• Superb customer service skills
• Computer literacy
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result
• Ability to converse in Chinese an asset.

Physical Demands/Working Condition

This position is temporary full-time for 6 months, with possibility of extension Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending. Exposure to all resident care elements through regular resident contact. Shift work, including days, evenings, nights and weekends

Salary Range

Salary Range: $35.39 - $50.85

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Multi-employer pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee education assistance program
• Award winning corporate culture
• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position.

If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.

Company Culture & Services

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care. Yee Hong’s vision is “Seniors living their lives to the fullest – with health, independence and dignity”. In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research. Since the start of our operations 1994, Yee Hong has been successfully accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times for our teams’ commitment to highest quality care and service excellence. As a recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 2020 and renewed in 2021 and 2022, Yee Hong is committed to innovation, diversity, teamwork, integrity, collaboration and accountability. Our people are the reason our residents and clients receive excellent care and enjoy a high quality of life. Yee Hong’s progressive organizational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students.