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Sunrise at Beaconsfield / Maison de Vie Sunrise Beaconsfield

The Wellness Nurse is responsible for monitoring the health and well‑being of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to overall well‑being of our residents, assisting in training and monitoring of medication care administration, communication with resident support services and families and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading and demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, “to champion the quality of life for all seniors” in accordance with federal, state/provincial, and local standards and policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

• Identify on‑going needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality resident services to be delivered.
• Ensure proper follow through, assessment, and documentation for residents with a change in health care services and status.
• Assist Resident Care Director (RCD) in conducting resident assessments at time of move in, 30 days post move in, semi‑annually and with any change in status.
• Conduct monthly wellness visits for all residents.
• Assess, monitor, and follow up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident, or incident and document and report as required and directed.
• Document all pertinent information in the resident wellness file.
• Maintain communications with resident’s family and or responsible party to ensure medical needs for the resident are being met.
• Contact resident’s attending physician when necessary and/or upon family request.
• Ensure weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident.
• Assist in maintaining wellness files according to Sunrise policies and federal and state/provincial regulations.
• Maintain medical supplies and emergency kits for the community.
• Provide clinical support and assistance to community team members as needed.
• Understand and follow infection control practices.
• Partner with the RCD and community team to promote infection control standards including any resident testing, training, and skills checks.
• Understand and practice the proper method of attending to and disposing of and the possibility of exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials in compliance with universal care precautions.

• Monitor each resident’s medication and treatment profile regularly to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately.
• Transcribe physician orders Medication Administration Record Treatment Administration Record (MAR/TAR) to include initials, date and time ‘noted’ and, date faxed to pharmacy accurately and promptly.
• Complete MAR/TAR audit each month.
• Demonstrate and is knowledgeable of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass (“Right” resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse).
• Act as liaison for pharmacy services to ensure effective services for residents.
• Monitor the Medication Room, medication carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.
• Complete Medication Observations and skills checks for medication care managers at the direction of the RCD.

• Demonstrate and is knowledgeable in the following key quality improvement areas:
  • Resident Centered Care Model
  • APIE
  • Quality Care Indicators and Outcomes
  • Actively participates in Sunrise Quality Assurance Meetings and Clinical Meetings
• Demonstrate and is knowledgeable in the following key regulations:
  • All Federal, State/Provincial, and Local resident care and services regulations
  • Resident Rights
  • Resident Assessment/Evaluation process in accordance with state/provincial regulatory requirements.
• Review Physician Reports of all new residents as directed by RCD.
• Order medications and equipment as directed by RCD.
• Demonstrate and is knowledgeable of Sunrise practices and guidelines in accordance with resident care programs to include skin, nutrition, behavior, falls, and bowel/bladder.
• Assist in implementation, training, and monitoring of documentation related to resident’s clinical health and wellness.
• Ensure resident changes, concerns, and/or solutions are reported to RCD as appropriate.
• Contribute to the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
• Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to teach and guide team members to provide quality clinical care
• Competent in organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision‑making skills

• Graduate of approved college/school of nursing
• Maintains a current state/provincial license as a professional Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long‑term care environment
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, techniques and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state/provincial, and local regulations
• Demonstrates knowledge of good assessment skills
• Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours to be available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times

Prêt(e) à passer à l'étape suivante et à avoir un impact plus important que vous ne l’auriez jamais imaginé? En tant que membre de notre équipe, vous contribuerez à éclairer l’avenir de tout le monde chez Sunrise et au-delà. C’est pourquoi notre priorité est de célébrer les façons uniques dont vous apportez des moments de convivialité et de joie à tous ceux que vous servez. Si l’on ajoute à cela le soutien, les avantages et les possibilités d’évolution que nous offrons, cela donne une carrière qui brille positivement, avec tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour atteindre vos objectifs – au travail et dans votre vie.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Des régimes de soins médicaux, de soins dentaires, de soins de la vue, d’assurance‑vie et d’invalidité
• Des régimes d’épargne‑retraite
• Programme d’aide / Programme de réduction au bénéfice des employés
• Congés payés (CP), congés de maladie et indemnités de congés
• La paie journalière est versée dans les heures qui suivent le quart de travail (uniquement aux États-Unis)
• Remboursement des frais de scolarité
• Outre la rémunération de base, Sunrise peut offrir des primes discrétionnaires et/ou non discrétionnaires. L’admissibilité à ces primes dépend du poste occupé par l’employé, du régime/programme proposé par Sunrise à ce moment-là et du rendement demandé dans le cadre du régime/programme.
• L’accès à certains avantages sociaux est soumis à des conditions d’éligibilité

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non‑discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).

Upon request, Sunrise Senior Living will provide accommodation to a job applicant with a disability during its recruitment process. If you require accommodation during this process please contact Talent.Acquisition@sunriseseniorliving.com