Registered Nurse (RN) Casual Kildonan Personal Care Home
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Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Registered Nurse
Mission:
Reporting to the Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) / Director of Care (DOC) the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to provide direct resident care and medication administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Health and Wellnessstandards and policiesand procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
To complete and ensure residents care assessments service plans and documentation are up todateand changes communicated to DHW/DOC for billings;
Toassistwith scheduling of residents care conferences andparticipatein conferences;
To work closely with DHW/DOC tofacilitateresidents move in and transfers;
To order and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements and Extendicare policies and procedures;
Tofacilitateand provide resident/familyeducation;
To supervise residentself medicationassessment and audits;
To supervise and delegate care and medication administration responsibilities to Unregulated Care Providers in compliance with applicable regulations and Extendicare policy and procedures;
To plan coordinate manage and evaluate the residents care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker physicians nursing and interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers
To coordinate nursing teams resident care assignments to ensure efficient andtimelydelivery of services to residents;
To respond to and manage significant changes in residents condition and or medical emergencies;
To act as supervisor and coordinate emergency response in absence of DHW/DOC and ExecutiveDirectors;
To respond to resident/family concerns and ensureappropriate actiontaken and or concern communicated to DHW/DOC/Executive Director and otherdepartments;
Toassistthe DHW/DOC in the coordination implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention andControlHealth and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality Plans for the NursingDepartment;
To coordinate and supervise the scheduling and assignment of nursing students from approved education institutions;
To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics morality and integrity as set out in Extendicares Code of Conduct;
To complete all other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse in applicable Province/State
Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers
Education and experience in gerontology rehabilitation community/complex/long term care an asset
Mustpossessstrong written and oral communication critical thinking care coordination timemanagementand customer focus skills
Must havedemonstratedsound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers
Mustmaintaincompetencies as per the governing College standards
Skills in use of computer and Microsoft Office applications
Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS)
What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee encourage equal opportunity forgrowthand recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team you can expect:
Continuous mentorship support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canadaoperatingunder the ExtendicareParaMed Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growingseniorspopulation inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. Weoperatea network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts) deliver over11 million hoursof home health care services annually and provide grouppurchasingservices to third partiesrepresentingapproximately 150000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employsnearly 30000qualified highlytrainedand dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.
Time Type:
Part timeWhen you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring turn it into a rewarding career withExtendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
For nearly 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced staff has been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care, retirement living, and management and consulting services. We are proud to be ... View more
