Registered Nurse; RN - Part Time; PT - Hillcrest Place

Registered Nurse

Reporting to the Director of Health and Wellness (DHW)/Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct resident care and medication administration, documenting care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Health and Wellness standards, policies and procedures.

• Complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans and documentation are up to date and communicate changes to DHW/DOC for billings.
• Assist with scheduling of residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences.
• Work closely with DHW/DOC to facilitate residents’ move‑in and transfers.
• Order and safeguard drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements and Extendicare policies and procedures.
• Facilitate and provide resident/family education.
• Supervise resident self‑medication assessment and audits.
• Supervise and delegate care and medication administration responsibilities to unregulated care providers in compliance with applicable regulations and Extendicare policy and procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate the resident’s care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers.
• Coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents.
• Respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ condition and medical emergencies.
• Act as supervisor and coordinate emergency response in absence of DHW/DOC and Executive Directors.
• Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and/or concern communicated to DHW/DOC/Executive Director and other departments.
• Assist the DHW/DOC in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality Plans for the Nursing Department.
• Coordinate and supervise the scheduling and assignment of nursing students from approved education institutions.
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating to ethics, morality and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct.
• Complete all other tasks as assigned.

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the applicable province or state.
• Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers.
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long‑term care an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer‑focus skills.
• Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers.
• Maintain competencies as per the governing College standards.
• Skills in use of computer and Microsoft Office applications.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

• Continuous mentorship, support for lifelong 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.

Time Type:
Part time

Our Mission:
To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision:
Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values:
We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.