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Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Shannex Incorporated • Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada, CA
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Number : J- Job Title : Registered Nurse Job Category : Clinical & Nursing (LPN, RPN, RN, NP) Job Type : Temporary Full Time Date Posted : February 3, Closing Date : March 3, Schedule : Rotational Number of Positions : 1

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Temporary Full Time Registered Nurse to join our Orchard Court team based in Kentville, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include :

  • Free onsite parking
  • Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, 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 through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
  • Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

  • Assessing, planning, evaluating, documenting and directing residents’ needs through consultation with medical professionals, care conferences and team members.
  • Providing leadership to health services staff and overseeing provision of quality health services respecting the client’s right to individualized planning of health services.
  • Provides leadership and oversight to LPN and CCA activities to ensure compliance to policies, procedures, and applicable legislation.
  • Ensures new team members are orientated and trained on all departmental standards.
  • Monitors and manages performance and provides coaching.
  • Completes performance and development discussions for team members.
  • In consultation with HRBP and supervisor, ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to company policy.
  • Ensure that all work performed is conducted in a safe manner in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety procedures.
  • Ensures that resident admissions / re-admissions are completed within the timeframe and according to practice.
  • Serves as a resource person for other nursing staff in identifying and solving nursing or resident care problems.
  • Delegates clinical responsibilities to qualified staff in accordance with policy and standards of practice.
  • Represents the Home at appropriate community and professional meetings; attend workshops, in-service sessions and other scheduled meeting as authorized by the Site Manager / Regional Manager / General Manager.
  • Endorses and implements best practice guidelines, policies and procedures within the facility.
  • Assesses and reassesses resident health status and communicates resident care needs and changes in resident status to key resident contacts.
  • Ensure resident plan of care is established and implemented in accordance with policy and that the care plan is developed and implemented in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary care team and meets the resident’s holistic needs.
  • Encourages active participation by residents in therapy programs and recreational activities.
  • Develops strong relationships with residents, families, substitute decision makers, physicians, other care providers and the rest of the care team.
  • Ensures that regular ongoing communications with residents and families takes place providing updates as part of the regular assessment process.
  • Working with the existing management and health services teams to promote communication and compliance to policies and procedures.
  • Assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans.
  • Administering and recording prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice.
  • Applying dressings and treatments according to physician’s orders and policy.
  • Assisting with supervision and evaluation of job performance of care staff.
  • About You

    In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring :

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and are currently registered with the Provincial Association of Registered Nurses
  • Minimum 2 years experience in field of nursing.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Specialized courses such as : Foot Care, Palliative Care and Venipuncture considered an asset.
  • Course completion of Dementia : Understanding the Journey considered an asset.
  • Completion of Back in Form Lift & Transfer Program considered an asset.
  • Availability to work a schedule of flexible hours and all shifts inclusive of days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Advanced proficiency in the English language is required, proficiency in other languages considered an asset
  • Ability to provide a valid CPR & Emergency First Aid Certificate is required
  • A passion for the healthcare sector and / or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.
  • About Us

    Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since , Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit .

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