Registered Nurse RN (Bedford) Permanent Part Time - Evenings - Float

Northwood Homecare; Bedford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading not-for-profit continuing care organization as a Part-Time Registered Nurse in Bedford. This role involves delivering quality, person-centered care to clients, collaborating with an interprofessional team, and conducting comprehensive assessments. You will play a vital role in maintaining a safe environment and providing leadership within the care team. Northwood values innovation and social justice, making it a unique workplace where your contributions truly matter. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess strong clinical skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least 6 months of related experience in long-term care.
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality, person-centered care and coordinate care plans.
• Conduct assessments and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

Registered Nurse with the Province of Nova Scotia

Job description

Registered Nurse RN (Bedford) Permanent Part Time - Evenings - Float

Competition #: N19-25EXT

Posted: February 7, 2025

Closes: February 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Location: Nursing (Bedford)

Northwood Bedford Campus ~ Northwood

Job Classification: RN

Job Type: Part-time Term

Schedule: Evening

Come Join Our Northwood Team!

Since 1962, Northwood has led the way as Nova Scotia’s most dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. Northwood is the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada and is recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love! When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people!

Northwood is currently accepting applications for Part Time Registered Nurse to join our long term care team in Bedford.

Responsibilities:

1. Delivers quality person centered care
2. Coordinates plan of care and collaborates with interprofessional team
3. Conducts comprehensive assessments of clients
4. Maintains accurate and timely documentation pertaining to clients and staff
5. Addresses mental health and social issues (e.g. advocating for the client as appropriate, tailoring communication to needs, calming the client, promoting health life choices, reassuring the client)
6. Responds to complaints, concerns, and all initial incident investigations, ensuring appropriate corrective action and follow up is taken and documented
7. Establishes effective relationships with clients and family
8. Organizes and ensures work is completed in a safe, timely, and effective manner
9. Establishes and maintains a safe environment for clients and staff
10. Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
11. Monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions
12. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions
13. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates resident care
14. Maintains clinical skills as required and seeks learning opportunities to remain current
15. Provides leadership to assigned areas

Qualifications:

1. Registered Nurse with the Province of Nova Scotia
2. Minimum 6 months of related experience (preferably with experience in long term care)
3. Strong clinical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
4. Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, decision making, group process, and directing and supervising others
5. Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
6. Demonstrated use of proper body mechanics
7. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently

Effective Date: Immediately

Hours of Work: 40 Hours Biweekly (8 Hour Shifts)

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted