Registered Nurse (Permanent Full-Time)

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Nursing

Responsible To: Director of Resident Care or the Care Coordinators

Purpose:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to meet the physical, emotional, social, and medical needs of residents. The RN provides safe, compassionate, and resident-centred care in accordance with professional nursing standards and the policies, procedures, and philosophy of The Northside Community Guest Home.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Maintain a working knowledge of policies, procedures and standards of the facility and seek clarification when needed.
• Identify and provide for the holistic needs of the individuals resident and medications ordered by the attending physician.
• Observe and record reactions, signs, and symptoms, together with an evaluation of the residents’ progress.
• Supervise the care given by auxiliary nursing personnel and subordinate staff.
• Assist with duties of nursing staff and give direct care to residents when needed. Give leadership to nursing personnel on matters of nursing technique.
• Oversee the unit with regards to housekeeping, activity program and dietary needs of residents.
• Attend and actively participate in nursing shift reports at the beginning and end of each shift to communicate and exchange relevant information regarding assigned residents.
• Assist the physician in carrying out diagnostics tests and therapeutic measures where required.
• Promote resident acceptance of the medical treatment and Nursing Care Program and the practice of good health habits.
• Co-operate with other members of the Care Team and personnel of other departments in providing a totality of resident care.
• Initiate and attend Nursing staff meetings regularly.
• Participate in the in-service education programs.
• Develop and maintain good public relations and an effective working relationship with residents, employees and attending physicians.
• Contribute to the welfare of the resident by providing a comfortable, orderly, clean and safe environment.
• Participate in and contribute to the health care program in the home.
• Assist in orientation of new staff members.
• Assist with evaluation subordinate nursing employees.

  Note: The duties outlined above represent the primary responsibilities of the position. Additional related duties may be assigned as required to support the operational needs of the Home.

  Working Conditions:

• Requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Work is subject to frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and unpredictable resident behaviours.
• Requires the ability to respond to unexpected situations and changing resident care needs in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications / Education:

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing program.
• Current registration and licence to practise as a Registered Nurse with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN).
• Current CPR Level C certification.
• Current WHMIS training.
• Demonstrated clinical nursing experience, sound judgment, and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of gerontology, including Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize resident care needs and respond effectively to changing situations.

Working Hours: Subject to rotation and change, holidays and weekends.

Mission statement:

We, at the Northside Community Guest Home, encourage the active participation of residents, families, staff, and supporting community members to achieve outstanding long-term care that enhances a resident’s journey in life.