SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
A person who is responsible for providing nursing care services according to the bio-psycho-social needs of users or groups under her / his care. She / he evaluates the health condition of users, as well as determines and implements nursing care and treatment plans. She / he provides nursing and medical care and treatment aimed at maintaining and restoring health, as well as preventing disease.
She / he plans, provides and evaluates teaching activities intended for the users, their relatives and groups of people. In addition, she / he participates in research activities aimed at promoting health and preventing disease.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
- Assess the health condition of the resident and develop intervention plans as well as therapeutic nursing plans;
- Assume the responsibility of the role of clinical leader with a team of nursing assistants and patient attendants;
- Participate in the coordination of services in collaboration with the management team and the head nurse;
- Participate in supporting residents and families struggling with psychosocial issues;
- Ensure a partnership relationship with residents, their families and all members of the interdisciplinary and care team;
- Take charge of situations requiring an assessment in order to determine the degree of urgency of the situation and to position oneself as to the follow-up to be favored;
- Responsible for the nursing care process of his team;
- Mobilize team members regarding the intervention plan that meets the resident's needs;
- Ensure an administrative role in terms of the quality and safety of care provided to residents.
Education :
Member of the Order of Quebec Nurses (O.I.I.Q.);DEC in Nursing.Experience :
Minimum of two years' experience in different sectors of a hospital;One year of experience in a CHSLD is an asset.Knowledge and Abilities :
Knowledge of Cree culture and social and health issues in Eeyou Istchee is an asset;Advanced clinical knowledge in gerontology and geriatric nursing is an asset;Excellent interpersonal and interdisciplinary teamwork skills;Show leadership to manage a work team;Observation and analysis skills;Good resistance to stress;Excellent communication and listening skills;Take initiative and be autonomous;Open to other's culture, ability to adapt to change and to a new environment;Show interest and empathy towards others;Possess a capacity for analysis and synthesis;Demonstrate a keen interest in the elderly clientele and the helping relationship.Language :
Fluent in English;Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.Other :
This position includes on-call periods.