RN

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 residents care plan working with the
resident/substitute decision maker physicians nursing and interdisciplinary team and
contracted service providers
To coordinate nursing teams 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 organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to
ethics morality and integrity as set out in Extendicares 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 throughout Canada.
Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres as well as our
home health care operations we are committed to delivering care throughout the health
care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors population in Canada. Our qualified
and highly trained workforce of 23700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care
and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada

Time Type:

Part time

At Extendicarewevespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare you become part of a compassionate mission-driven team committed to creating a safe supportive and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills experience education and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health financial well-being and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.

Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1