Registered Nurse RN

Job Description

To assess, develop and evaluate Resident care needs and ensure accurate and current

health records, clinical assessments and documentation.

• To assist with the coordination of and participation in Resident care conferences.
• To work closely with DOC to facilitate residents’ move in and transfers.
• Assess the physical health of Residents and use clinical judgment to determine the need for
  
  

further assessment or referral to external health providers.

• To order and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory
  
  

requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

• Communicate with Residents and families about changes in health status and provide health
  
  

teaching as required.

• Administer medication and treatments as scheduled, supervise and delegate care to
  
  

Unregulated Care Providers where applicable and in accordance with applicable regulations

and organizational policies and procedures.

• Complete assessments where required, initiate /develop or revise the plan of care as
  
  

applicable and evaluate outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, including

the resident/substitute decision maker, physician and any contracted service providers.

• Coordinate resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of care
  
  

services.

• Respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ condition and or medical
  
  

emergencies.

• Act as a supervisor and coordinate emergency response in absence of DOC and Executive
  
  

Directors.

• Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern
  
  

communicated to DOC/Executive Director and other departments.

• Assist the 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.

• Plan, directly supervise and evaluate the work of nursing staff on the assigned unit.
• Monitor performance and conduct Performance appraisals and provide feedback and share
  
  

with DOC.

• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating to ethics, morality,
  
  

and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct.

• To complete all other tasks as assigned.
• Adhere to responsibilities and requirements for reporting adverse resident occurrences
  
  

subject to regulatory and legislative direction.

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.