Staff Nurse - Casual

Using collaborative nursing practices, you will be responsible for overseeing the effective clinical management of the care team and for providing safe, competent and ethical care to Residents (resident, elder, patient, participant or client).You will work cooperatively and collaboratively with families and all other internal and external customers.

As the Staff Nurse you will provide leadership to the care team.Utilizing nursing process, critical thinking, problem solving and leadership skills you will provide clinical supervision to the care team, manage staff assignments of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Health Care Aides, and determine when to assign and supervise the performance of Restricted Activities. You will perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Certification :

Registration with CARNA or CRPNA and current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS-HCP) certification are required

Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Gerontological Nursing or other relevant specialty would be an asset

Experience :

Computer experience is required to access, enter and update information on electronic information system

Experience / certification as a RAI 2.0 Assessor an asset

Two years’ nursing experience is strongly preferred

Knowledge & Competencies :

Knowledge of nursing clinical best practice standards / protocols, nursing practice fundamentals

Demonstrates respect and professionalism with staff, residents, families and others

Ability to create an empowering work environment and supports knowledge transfer

Complies with Health Professions Act regulations and ensures continuing competence

Possess clear and assertive communication skills

Demonstrates an awareness of accident and injury prevention; adheres to safe work practices and procedures and is responsible for maintaining self-wellness

SALARY RANGE

$39.21 - $54.46 per hour as per the UNA Collective Agreement