Registered Nurse
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Job Location:
Niagara Falls - Canada
Monthly Salary:
$ 38 - 44
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are
For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Job Title
Casual Registered Nurse (RN In-Charge)
Reports To
Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) and Director of Care (DOC)
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN In-Charge) is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care clinical leadership and supervision of the care team during assigned shifts. The RN ensures resident care is delivered in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act (FLTCA) professional standards of practice organizational policies and evidence-based practice.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Resident Safety
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop implement and evaluate individualized plans of care
Administer medications and treatments safely and in accordance with policies and legislation
Monitor resident conditions and respond promptly to changes in health status
Initiate appropriate interventions including emergency response when required
Complete accurate and timely documentation in PCC / EMR
Ensure timely physician notification and follow-up of abnormal findings
Leadership & Supervision
Act as RN In-Charge of the unit during assigned shifts
Supervise and provide guidance to RPNs PSWs and unregulated care providers
Assign duties appropriately based on scope of practice and resident needs
Support staff with clinical decision-making and problem solving
Address minor performance concerns in real time and escalate issues to ADOC/DOC as required
Medication & Treatment Management
Ensure safe medication practices including narcotic counts documentation and audits
Monitor for medication effectiveness and adverse effects
Follow policies for controlled substances high-risk medications and PRN effectiveness
Ensure proper storage handling and disposal of medications
Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC)
Adhere to IPAC best practices and outbreak protocols
Ensure staff follow hand hygiene PPE and isolation precautions
Participate in surveillance and reporting as required
Documentation & Compliance
Complete all documentation accurately objectively and within required timelines
Complete incident reports critical incident reports (CIRs) and internal documentation as required
Ensure care delivery aligns with regulatory standards and Ministry requirements
Participate in audits quality improvement initiatives and inspections
Communication & Collaboration
Communicate effectively with residents families physicians and interdisciplinary team
Provide education and support to residents and families
Escalate concerns appropriately to ADOC/DOC
Participate in care conferences as needed
Qualifications
Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Current CPR (Health Care Provider level)
Experience in Long-Term Care preferred
Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Sound knowledge of FLTCA LTC regulations and best practice guidelines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Employment Status
Casual / On-Call
Shifts: Days / Evenings / Nights / Weekends as needed
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $38.63 to $44.62 with a maximum of $50.60.Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
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
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.
