Registered Nurse

Position: REGISTERED NURSE
Home:
Southbridge Owen Sound

Location:

Owen Sound, Ontario
Hourly Wage: $33.25-$50.33
Position:
Registered Nurse (RN)
Status:
Part Time Vacancy – Evenings

Role
The RN plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of residents by supporting the LTC Home in the administration of medications, treatments, and assessments. This role actively participates in all multidisciplinary meetings to ensure excellence in resident care and continuous improvement in nursing practices. The RN enhances the effective management and quality of nursing practice in alignment with the following standards:

College of Nurses of Ontario Standards
Long-Term Care Standards
Southbridge Care Homes Standards

Key Responsibilities

Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders, and administrative policies; observe, report, and record vital signs, symptoms, and conditions of residents; assure observance of required nursing techniques.

Assist in assessing residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans; monitor residents’ health, note changes in condition, and assess the need for referral to doctors; process and implement physicians’ orders.

Plan, direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit; orient and train new personnel and participate in in‑service education; monitor performance, conduct performance appraisals, and refer problems to the Director of Care.

Assist in preparing the facility for RAI MDS.

Take charge of the facility in the absence of the Director of Care.

Provide staff replacement in the absence of the care clerk.

Knowledge And Skills Required

Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Registration or eligibility for registration with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.

Current First Aid and BLS Certificate.

Previous managerial experience in long‑term care preferred.

Experience dealing with cognitively impaired residents.

Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health‑care practices, including Infection Control Practices.

Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.

Ability to work effectively individually and with others while prioritizing tasks to handle the most urgent first.

Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanor.

Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; integrates information from various sources to see the big picture and generate creative solutions.

Organizational, planning, time‑management, and multi‑tasking skills.

Additional Requirements

A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of the start date.

Completion of a 2‑step TB skin test within the last 12 months of the start date.

Southbridge welcomes applicants with disability‑related needs and those who require accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling an interview.

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