-Registered Nurse (RN) - Part-time (PT) - The Meadows

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

• Complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans and documentation are up to date and changes communicated to the DHW / DOC for billings.
• Assist with scheduling of residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences.
• Work closely with the DHW / DOC to facilitate residents’ move in and transfers.
• Order and safely keep 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 / or 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 particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct.
• Complete all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

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 :

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We operate a network of long-term care homes and deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually.

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

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