RN - casual

Candidates are invited to apply for the above positions to work at Wyndham Manor a 128 bed longterm care facility located in Oakville Ontario.

Reporting to the Director of Care the RN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario Long Term Care Standards and Extendicare Standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles physicians orders and administrative policies as well as observe report and record vital signs symptoms and conditions of residents. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
• Assist in assessing residents and develop implement review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents health notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians orders.
• Plan direct supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit.
• Orient and train new personnel and may participate in inservice education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care.
• Assist in ongoing monitoring of RAI MDS and POC
• Take charge of the Facility in the absence of the Director of Care.
• Staff replacement in the absence of the care clerk.
• Floor duties in the absence of register staff on the floor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Previous experience in longterm care of at least 2 years in the field
• Experience dealing with cognitively impaired residents
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
• Ability to work effectively individually and with others while prioritizing tasks to handle the most urgent first.
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanor.
• Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the big picture and generate creative solutions.
• Organizational planning time management and multitasking skills.

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