Mission Reporting to the Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) / Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct resident care and medication administration, and for documenting care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Health and Wellness standards, policies, and procedures.
Location Trillium Court Home, Kincardine, ON.
Key Responsibilities
Complete and keep residents’ care assessments, service plans, and documentation up to date and communicate changes to DHW/DOC for billing.
Assist with scheduling resident care conferences and participate in conferences.
Work closely with DHW/DOC to facilitate residents’ move‑ins and transfers.
Order, safekeep drugs and narcotics, and administer them in compliance with all regulatory requirements and Extendicare policies.
Facilitate and provide resident/family education.
Supervise resident self‑medication assessment and audits.
Supervise and delegate care and medication administration responsibilities to unregulated care providers in compliance with applicable regulations and Extendicare policy.
Plan, coordinate, manage, and evaluate the resident’s care plan in partnership with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team, and contracted service providers.
Coordinate nursing team resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents.
Respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ condition and/or medical emergencies.
Act as supervisor and coordinate emergency response in the absence of DHW/DOC and Executive Directors.
Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken and/or concerns are communicated to DHW/DOC/Executive Director and other departments.
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.
Coordinate and supervise the scheduling and assignment of nursing students from approved education institutions.
Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy related to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct.
Complete all other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the applicable Province/State.
Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers.
Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long‑term care an asset.
Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care‑coordination, time‑management and customer‑focus skills.
Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers. Maintenance of competencies as per governing College standards.
Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
Benefits
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 that enriches your life and the lives of others.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package.
Time Type Part time
Compensation $36.06 – $54.59 per hour
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