Registered Nurse; RN; Casual - Longfields Manor Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Casual - Long fields Manor

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 Wellness standards and policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

To complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans and documentation are up to date and changes communicated to DHW/DOC for billings

To assist with scheduling of residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences

To work closely with DHW/DOC to facilitate residents’ 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

To facilitate and provide resident/family education

To supervise resident self medication assessment 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 resident’s care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers

To coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery 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 Executive Directors

To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to DHW/DOC/Executive Director and other departments

To 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

To coordinate and supervise the scheduling and assignment of nursing students from approved education institutions

To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s 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

Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills

Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers

Must 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)

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 for growth and 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 Canada, operating under the Extendicare, Para Med, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network…