Registered Nurse - Sheridan Villa LTC

Job Description
Registered Nurse, Part Time B

3 Regular Part Time B Positions Health Services/Long Term Care

Shifts:

Part Time B - various shifts no guarantee of hours (see availability requirements)

Hours of work: i) A minimum of four (4) shifts per month for twelve (12) calendar months of the yearii) Must also be available to work one (1) weekend per monthiii) Must be available to work either Christmas or New Years Day

Location:

Sheridan Villa Long Term Care, 2460 Truscott Drive, Mississauga ON L5J 3Z8

Compensation: $/hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits as per ONA collective agreement

Care. Compassion. Love. Respect.

The Long-Term Care and Senior Services Divisions require staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

Reporting to the Director of Care (or designate) you will provide nursing care in accordance with the College of Nurses Standards of Practice, administrative policies and procedures of the centre, and other applicable legislation.

What you will do in the role:

Apply the Nursing Process in the provision of individualized care to residents

Responsible for the completion and updating, as required, of the Resident Plan of Care with input from the multidisciplinary team as required

Communicate pertinent resident information to members of the nursing team and documents nursing care provided for each resident

Responsible for the administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Responsible for the safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys

Confer with physician on issues regarding residents’ health and carries out physician’s orders with follow-up documentation, as required

Provide supervision and assistance in the dining room to ensure that all residents receive the appropriate diet and experience quality dining service

Responsible for ensuring prompt response to nurse call and alarm systems

Provide leadership, oversee and evaluate nursing care provided by nursing personnel on his/her team in accordance with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards and policies and procedures

Participate in the evaluation of staff members on the unit, as part of a team process

Complete and analyze resident incident/accident reports, and implement corrective action as appropriate

Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to proper procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe conditions

Complete staff incident/accident reports and forwards to DOC and/or designate

Provide health teaching to residents and family and acts as an advocate

Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc., as directed by the DOC to maintain competency in long-term care

Assist in the orientation of new nursing staff as required

Participate in relevant aspects of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program to evaluate and improve client services

Monitor CQI indicators and reports on a monthly basis to the DOC

Participate in committees as required

Present and assists in developing approved in-service education programs within the centre

Co-ordinate and attend resident care conferences

Monitor and control the usage of medical and personal care supplies

Report health and safety hazards, actively participates in eliminating causes of accidents, and performs emergency and occupational health and safety measures as required (WHMIS, Infection Control, Fire)

Perform other delegated duties as assigned

What the role requires:

Current certificate of competence as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Experience in geriatric or long-term care, rehabilitation, medical/surgical, and psychiatric nursing is preferred

Proficiency in basic computer skills is a requirement

Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties

Availability as follows (not a commitment of hours)

A minimum of four (4) shifts per month for twelve…