JOB
DESCRIPTION
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POSITION
(Title):
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Full-Time Interim Registered
Nurse
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DEPARTMENT/SERVICE
AREA:
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Nursing
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SITE:
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Rainycrest Long Term Care
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REPORTS
TO (Title):
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Director of Care, Rainycrest
Long Term Care
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The Nursing department has an
opening for a Full-Time Interim Registered Nurse at the Rainycrest Long Term
Care. The successful candidate must be able to meet the normal requirements of
the job and possess the following qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:
- Current
Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Current CPR;
- Demonstration of
strong nursing practice, skill and judgement;
- Possess excellent
interpersonal skills including distinguished verbal communication
abilities;
- Demonstrated
critical thinking, leadership and mentoring skills;
- Exhibits the
ability and competence to work with all computer systems and applications;
- Exercises
behaviours consistent with Riverside Health Care’s Code of Conduct;
- Willing to work
flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights and weekends;
- Demonstrates
Riverside Health Care’s Core Values; Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and
Growth;
- Demonstrated
strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrated
strong interpersonal skill with the ability to function effectively
independently, within a team, with front line personnel , and management;
- Demonstrated
ability to function effectively in a fast paced healthcare environment with
excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to
multitask and prioritize workload;
- Dependable
with a verifiable acceptable attendance record;
- Proven
ability to perform the essential duties of the position on a regular basis.
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Performs according to the Standards of Nursing
Practice set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario and in compliance with the
policies, procedures and standards of Riverside Health Care Facilities.
2.
Accepts clinical responsibility and
professional accountability for the care delivered to assigned residents.
3.
Participates as a member of the
interdisciplinary health care team, fulfilling responsibilities as a member of
the nursing discipline.
4.
Complies with The Ethical Framework for Nurses
in Ontario (College of Nurses of Ontario).
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1.
Provides
nursing care to residents whose physical, mental, social and emotional needs
are stabilized.
2.
Assists
the Registered Nurse with the care of the resident whose needs are not
stabilized.
3.
Assists
the Registered Nurse with the assessment and development of the residents’
physical, mental, social and emotional needs, the plan of nursing care and
evaluation of the nursing care plans (Nursing Process.)
4.
Observes
signs and symptoms pertinent to the residents’ conditions and reports any
changes to the Registered Nurse on duty.
5.
Performs
those procedures for which he or she has been prepared during his/her RPN
training program and service training program and assumes responsibility for
the nursing care, direction and guidance in the case of the absence of a
Registered Nurse on duty.
6.
Performs
treatments, reports to the Registered Nurse on duty, and records in Resident’s
Treatment record.
7.
Assists
individual residents in meeting proper nutritional needs, and helps maintain a
correct fluid balance, and reports any problems and/or complaints to the
Registered Nurse on duty.
8.
Assists
and directs the Health Care Aides, to be available for help or advice at all
times, and maintains a good working relationship.
9.
Assists,
wherever possible, with the rehabilitation of the residents, in accordance with
the resident care plans, including participation in the Reality Orientation
Program, if so directed.
10. Assists
and encourages the residents in the activities of daily living.
11. Assists
in maintaining a physical, psychosocial and spiritual environment, which meets
the needs of the residents.
12. Assists
in providing for the safety and welfare of the residents, a thorough working
knowledge of the Home’s Emergency Plans.
13. To
assist in providing support, help and guidance to residents and their families
at all times.
14. Deals
tactfully and courteously with residents, residents’ families and visitors and
all staff of the Home.
15. Responsible
to ensure the Resident Bill of Rights is upheld.
16. Assumes
responsibility for personal and occupational growth and development, i.e.
attendance at staff meetings, in-service programs, etc.
17. Demonstrates the ability and competence to work with all
computer systems and applications within the acute/long-term care setting, such
as but not limited to Gold Care, Word, Excel.
18. Participates
in the department’s Quality Improvement Program.
19. Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable of and in
compliance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures. (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act).
20. Performs
other related duties as required
CONDITIONS
OF EMPLOYMENT
Must
comply with
- 1. Human
Resource Policies
- 2. Corporation
Policies
- 3. Department
Policies
- 4. Health
and Safety Policies & Procedures
- 5. Union
Contract