RN Clinical Leader - Permanent - Full Time - Days

Northwood; Cowes; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood seeks a Term RN Clinical Leader to join their long-term care team in Halifax. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of nursing experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to quality patient care within a person-centered model. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, ideally in long-term care.
• Experience with dementia patients preferred.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and provide clinical leadership.
• Ensure quality of care and implement person-centered practices.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Skills

Education

Registered Nurse with the province of Nova Scotia

Job description

Join the 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 Term RN Clinical Leader to join our long term care team in Halifax!

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with the province of Nova Scotia
• Minimum 5 years of experience in nursing including previous experience in long-term care
• Nursing experience with persons experiencing dementia preferred
• Experience in physical assessment
• Experience in staff supervision required
• Strong clinical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated abilities in leadership, problem solving, decision making, group process, and directing and supervising others
• Demonstrated use of proper body mechanics
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of/ experience with a Person-centered model of care
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Valid CPR and First Aid certificates required
• Formal leadership development training an asset
• GPA training AND Non Violent Crisis Prevention training an asset
• PIECES training required
• CNA Gerontology an asset
• Experience in acute care and/or mental health is preferred
• Must have regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the Northwood corporate standard
  
  

Duties

Duties:

• As per RN Clinical Leader job description.
  
  

Salary

• As per NSNU Collective Agreement.
  
  

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly (8 hour shifts)

Effective: Immediately

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care.

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.