Registered Nurse (Part-time) Transitional Health

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate honest professional and safe consider a rewarding career as a Part-time Registered Nurse with our new West Bedford Transitional Health team where you will help redefine how patients transition from hospital to home.

This innovative facility integrates data and technology into patient assessment care delivery and communication while providing specialized person-centred support for individuals who no longer require hospital-level treatment but needadditionalcare to safely return home or transition back into their community. Our team is committed to dignity safety and clinical excellence in every interaction.

Reporting to the Manager of Transitional Services the RN is integral in supporting the goal of returning to home/community by being engaged in interprofessional collaboration offering evidence based clinical expertise to inform care plans that fit with patient/family goals using effective communication strategies shared decision-making and mutual support.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communitiesgreat placesto live work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector Shannex offers opportunities for growthdevelopmentand advancement. And at the end of every day you will knowyouvemade a measured difference in the lives of our include:

• Comprehensive health vision and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program(eligibleimmediatelyupon hire for all staff with a 0.40 FTE and higher)

• Life travel and other insurances

• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan

• NSHEPP pension

• Vacation accrual (beginsimmediately) and travel insurance

• NSNU seniority

• Free onsite parking

• Access to thousands ofperksvendors and discounts through ourWorkPerksprogram including excellent discounts for apparel restaurants technology fitness travel and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events

• Access to continuing education and training throughShannexsCentre of Excellence

• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Assesses plans implements directs and evaluates nursing care and functionsin accordance withthe patient-directed approach to care through the established philosophy of service.

• Performs initial and regular health assessments tomaintainpatient quality of life.

• Assessing planningimplementingand evaluating nursing care of all patients.

• Manages patient medicationin accordance withlegislative requirements.

• Follows the process in place for safekeeping of medications

• Administers and records prescribed medicationsin accordance withfacility policy.

• Ensures all completed care tasks are documented appropriately using identified technology and tools.

• Ensures Continuing Care Assistants/PSWs are completing carein a timely manner.

• Ensures Continuing Care Assistants/ document all completed care incidents and errors accurately.

• Applies dressings and treatments according to physicians orders and facility policy.

• Developmentimplementationand evaluation of care plans.

• Observes records and reports symptoms reactions treatments and changes in the patients condition.

• Documents according to facility Patient Care Record Medication Administration Record (MAR) patient progress notesinitiatingmedication incident reports incident reports and other facility specific documentation asrequired.

• Supports continuous quality improvement riskmanagementand quality assurance activities.

• Ensures organizational policies are adhered to by team.

• Ensures patient safety by ensuring team members follow and apply all standard operational procedures safe work practices and training provided.

• Additionalduties asrequired

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvementcollaborationand accountability you bring:

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and are currently registered with the Provincial Association of Registered Nurses

• Proof of valid CPR/First Aid Certificationrequired

• Successful candidates willbe requiredto obtain a clear Criminal Record Checkanda Vulnerable Sector Check

• Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to evaluate employee job performance

• Specialized courses such as: Palliative Care and Venipuncture and Dementia: Understanding the Journey is considered an asset

• Previousexperience supporting admission and discharge of vulnerable populations with complex social situations; implementing care plans andidentifyingresources that will give the patient every opportunity to be successful in returning to home/community is considered an asset

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.